YEARLY HIGH
22.0444 BDT
YEARLY LOW
21.3836 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5715 BDT

2016 QAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 22.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 21.3836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6608 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5517 to the December average rate of 21.7821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.0444 was up 2.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.5816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,222 BDT
2015 Average 106,944 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 106,918 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,303.91 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.8094
21.4816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 21.5479, compared to 21.5952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.4524 BDT (High: 22.0444 / Low: 21.5919). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 BDT (High: 21.5585 / Low: 21.5024).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4524
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.7821) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.5014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2807 (+1.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.7821
2015 Avg (December) 21.5014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6879 21.4524 21.5517
February 21.6967 21.4663 21.5731
March 21.5742 21.3836 21.5089
April 21.5585 21.5024 21.5249
May 21.6134 21.5142 21.5654
June 21.6458 21.4444 21.5633
July 21.6484 21.4609 21.5312
August 21.6254 21.5011 21.5330
September 21.5920 21.4967 21.5351
October 21.5843 21.4495 21.5301
November 21.8008 21.5142 21.6593
December 22.0444 21.5919 21.7821