YEARLY HIGH
0.0726 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0664 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0690 BDT

2016 IQD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0719 to the December average rate of 0.0674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0726 was down 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IQD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 363 BDT
2015 Average 335 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 332 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.12 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0727
0.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0706, compared to 0.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 BDT (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BDT (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0671).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+10.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0722
2015 Avg (February) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0725 0.0712 0.0719
February 0.0726 0.0718 0.0722
March 0.0722 0.0716 0.0720
April 0.0721 0.0707 0.0715
May 0.0710 0.0665 0.0692
June 0.0676 0.0664 0.0670
July 0.0674 0.0669 0.0671
August 0.0676 0.0670 0.0672
September 0.0675 0.0671 0.0673
October 0.0677 0.0671 0.0674
November 0.0686 0.0670 0.0680
December 0.0691 0.0666 0.0674