YEARLY HIGH
24.1309 BDT
YEARLY LOW
22.2089 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2840 BDT

2016 PEN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 24.1309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 22.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9220 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8441 to the December average rate of 23.3515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.1309 was down 7.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.1821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,655 BDT
2015 Average 122,457 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 111,045 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,609.86 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.8668
22.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 23.2067, compared to 23.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2893 BDT (High: 23.5851 / Low: 22.2958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3467 BDT (High: 23.3411 / Low: 22.9944).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2893
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 23.7346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.9527), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2182 (-4.88%).

2016 Avg (April) 23.7346
2015 Avg (April) 24.9527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0235 22.6328 22.8441
February 22.5978 22.2089 22.4117
March 23.5851 22.2958 23.0128
April 24.1309 23.1539 23.7346
May 23.8834 23.3132 23.5725
June 23.8858 23.3534 23.6645
July 23.9520 23.3394 23.7310
August 23.7103 23.1613 23.5283
September 23.4338 23.0516 23.2072
October 23.3411 22.9944 23.1618
November 23.3956 23.0086 23.1875
December 23.6554 23.0970 23.3515