YEARLY HIGH
21.0202 BDT
YEARLY LOW
18.5352 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9328 BDT

2016 PLN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 21.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 18.5352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4850 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3747 to the December average rate of 18.8509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.0202 was down 4.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.0459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 420,405 BDT
2015 Average 413,400 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 370,704 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,700.93 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.7939
18.6742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 20.0642, compared to 19.8013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3548 BDT (High: 20.1848 / Low: 18.8300). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5426 BDT (High: 20.0931 / Low: 19.5505).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3548
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 20.6173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.8779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2606 (-1.25%).

2016 Avg (April) 20.6173
2015 Avg (April) 20.8779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9829 19.0069 19.3747
February 20.1550 19.3647 19.8482
March 20.9969 19.7005 20.3420
April 21.0202 20.0428 20.6173
May 20.6163 19.8064 20.1270
June 20.6687 19.3884 20.0760
July 20.0931 19.5505 19.7444
August 20.6792 20.0519 20.4210
September 20.5628 20.0181 20.3362
October 20.4993 19.7132 20.0837
November 20.1848 18.8300 19.3720
December 19.2252 18.5352 18.8509