YEARLY HIGH
0.0674 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0637 BDT

2016 MMK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0674 was down 11.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337 BDT
2015 Average 353 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 285 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.70 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0678
0.0580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0645, compared to 0.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0037 BDT (High: 0.0642 / Low: 0.0604). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BDT (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0599).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0669) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-6.38%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0669
2015 Avg (May) 0.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0608 0.0599 0.0604
February 0.0642 0.0604 0.0630
March 0.0651 0.0632 0.0644
April 0.0674 0.0644 0.0663
May 0.0674 0.0662 0.0669
June 0.0667 0.0656 0.0661
July 0.0671 0.0660 0.0665
August 0.0664 0.0648 0.0657
September 0.0653 0.0623 0.0638
October 0.0628 0.0608 0.0616
November 0.0616 0.0602 0.0608
December 0.0605 0.0570 0.0588