YEARLY HIGH
0.7417 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7136 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7310 BDT

2016 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.7136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7291 to the December average rate of 0.7306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7417 was down 6.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,709 BDT
2015 Average 3,797 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,568 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.36 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7387
0.7180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.7300, compared to 0.7319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0224 BDT (High: 0.7417 / Low: 0.7193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BDT (High: 0.7393 / Low: 0.7348).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0517 (-6.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7291
2015 Avg (January) 0.7809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7417 0.7193 0.7291
February 0.7267 0.7136 0.7197
March 0.7391 0.7210 0.7315
April 0.7393 0.7348 0.7369
May 0.7390 0.7263 0.7336
June 0.7362 0.7206 0.7293
July 0.7327 0.7264 0.7294
August 0.7345 0.7295 0.7325
September 0.7380 0.7311 0.7343
October 0.7373 0.7326 0.7348
November 0.7402 0.7214 0.7297
December 0.7416 0.7201 0.7306