YEARLY HIGH
10.3498 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.0232 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1190 BDT

2016 HKD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 10.3498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 10.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0878 to the December average rate of 10.2231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.3498 was up 2.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.1380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 258,744 BDT
2015 Average 251,142 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 250,580 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,163.74 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.2367
10.0743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.1006, compared to 10.1374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.2221 BDT (High: 10.3498 / Low: 10.1276). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 BDT (High: 10.1173 / Low: 10.0965).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2221
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.2231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1233 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.2231
2015 Avg (December) 10.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1462 10.0232 10.0878
February 10.1638 10.0291 10.0930
March 10.1142 10.0371 10.0932
April 10.1173 10.0965 10.1046
May 10.1320 10.0912 10.1120
June 10.1405 10.0693 10.1130
July 10.1668 10.0741 10.1075
August 10.1522 10.0899 10.1088
September 10.1339 10.0923 10.1097
October 10.1303 10.0730 10.1070
November 10.2358 10.1085 10.1681
December 10.3498 10.1276 10.2231