YEARLY HIGH
1.1726 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.0293 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1246 BDT

2016 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.1726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1433 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0341 to the December average rate of 1.1453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1726 was down 12.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,863 BDT
2015 Average 6,083 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,147 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 716.40 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1779
1.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.1015, compared to 1.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0535 BDT (High: 1.1155 / Low: 1.0620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 BDT (High: 1.1501 / Low: 1.1395).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.1648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0867 (-6.93%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.1648
2015 Avg (July) 1.2515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0404 1.0293 1.0341
February 1.0712 1.0329 1.0498
March 1.1155 1.0620 1.0838
April 1.1469 1.1129 1.1359
May 1.1541 1.1400 1.1487
June 1.1647 1.1470 1.1566
July 1.1726 1.1501 1.1648
August 1.1521 1.1371 1.1428
September 1.1549 1.1334 1.1409
October 1.1557 1.1380 1.1484
November 1.1501 1.1395 1.1438
December 1.1599 1.1328 1.1453