2016 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5474 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.5251 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5375 BDT

2016 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.5474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5449 to the December average rate of 0.5318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5474 was down 8.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,737 BDT

2015 Average 2,866 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,625 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.43 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5464

0.5304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.5398, compared to 0.5352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0158 BDT (High: 0.5428 / Low: 0.5270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BDT (High: 0.5460 / Low: 0.5435).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5450) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5859), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0409 (-6.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5450

2015 Avg (February) 0.5859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5460	0.5435	0.5449
February	0.5474	0.5425	0.5450
March	0.5428	0.5270	0.5384
April	0.5422	0.5335	0.5381
May	0.5380	0.5316	0.5360
June	0.5423	0.5303	0.5368
July	0.5392	0.5354	0.5375
August	0.5400	0.5367	0.5385
September	0.5398	0.5350	0.5380
October	0.5351	0.5298	0.5332
November	0.5347	0.5298	0.5319
December	0.5362	0.5251	0.5318