2016 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7875 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7638 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7738 BDT

2016 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.7875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.7638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7668 to the December average rate of 0.7763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7875 was down 8.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,938 BDT

2015 Average 3,974 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,819 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.71 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7805

0.7656

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KES 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 0.7731, compared to 0.7745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7731

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0199 BDT (High: 0.7875 / Low: 0.7676). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BDT (High: 0.7763 / Low: 0.7730).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7763) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7763

2015 Avg (December) 0.7661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7681	0.7648	0.7668
February	0.7731	0.7638	0.7705
March	0.7743	0.7686	0.7720
April	0.7759	0.7717	0.7741
May	0.7812	0.7752	0.7793
June	0.7813	0.7722	0.7762
July	0.7783	0.7720	0.7739
August	0.7756	0.7720	0.7732
September	0.7763	0.7730	0.7745
October	0.7753	0.7697	0.7738
November	0.7793	0.7701	0.7751
December	0.7875	0.7676	0.7763