YEARLY HIGH
6.8620 BDT
YEARLY LOW
4.9231 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1394 BDT

2015 LSL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 6.8620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 4.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9390 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7343 to the December average rate of 5.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.8620 was down 8.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 7.5258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,310 BDT
2014 Average 35,784 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 24,615 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,694.86 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.8876
5.0479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 6.5339, compared to 5.7450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.5363 BDT (High: 5.4594 / Low: 4.9231). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1898 BDT (High: 6.8445 / Low: 6.6547).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5363
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1898

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 6.7166) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.0724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3558 (-5.03%).

2015 Avg (February) 6.7166
2014 Avg (February) 7.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8445 6.6547 6.7343
February 6.8620 6.6025 6.7166
March 6.6908 6.2431 6.4472
April 6.5797 6.3834 6.4829
May 6.6112 6.4011 6.5032
June 6.4183 6.1792 6.3189
July 6.3575 6.1395 6.2484
August 6.1643 5.8523 6.0381
September 5.8433 5.5467 5.7008
October 5.9498 5.5908 5.7676
November 5.6644 5.3851 5.5141
December 5.4594 4.9231 5.2012