YEARLY HIGH
264.1579 BDT
YEARLY LOW
256.8803 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
259.9003 BDT

2016 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 264.1579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 256.8803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2776 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.1301 to the December average rate of 259.6100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 264.1579 was down 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 267.2011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,320,790 BDT
2015 Average 1,293,757 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,284,402 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,387.87 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

262.3338
257.7480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 260.1082, compared to 259.6925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.1082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.6925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 6.4419 BDT (High: 263.3222 / Low: 256.8803). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7617 BDT (High: 260.2841 / Low: 259.5224).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.4419
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 261.9517) against the same month in 2015 (average: 263.4534), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5017 (-0.57%).

2016 Avg (February) 261.9517
2015 Avg (February) 263.4534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.9731 257.0026 258.1301
February 264.1579 258.5709 261.9517
March 261.4385 258.6662 260.1102
April 260.2841 259.5224 259.7769
May 261.0715 259.7512 260.3549
June 261.2578 258.6491 260.3256
July 261.0339 258.6492 259.5822
August 261.5375 259.5117 260.0007
September 260.8910 259.4138 260.1831
October 260.1603 257.5169 259.2195
November 261.3393 258.7643 259.5592
December 263.3222 256.8803 259.6100