2016 LRD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9391 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.8261 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8804 BDT

2016 LRD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.9391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.8261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1130 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9174 to the December average rate of 0.8627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9391 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,695 BDT

2015 Average 4,535 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 4,130 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 564.92 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9369

0.8468

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.8998, compared to 0.8610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0621 BDT (High: 0.9273 / Low: 0.8651). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BDT (High: 0.8693 / Low: 0.8654).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9294) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+1.25%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9294

2015 Avg (February) 0.9180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9309	0.8779	0.9174
February	0.9391	0.9241	0.9294
March	0.9279	0.9201	0.9252
April	0.9273	0.8651	0.8918
May	0.8693	0.8654	0.8675
June	0.8708	0.8636	0.8675
July	0.8735	0.8643	0.8682
August	0.8705	0.8261	0.8543
September	0.8617	0.8522	0.8572
October	0.8696	0.8495	0.8572
November	0.8748	0.8592	0.8663
December	0.8797	0.8412	0.8627