YEARLY HIGH
10.2387 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.5250 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9273 BDT

2016 SBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 10.2387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 9.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7137 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6384 to the December average rate of 10.0522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.2387 was down 1.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,194 BDT
2015 Average 49,561 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 47,625 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,568.60 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.1110
9.5954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 9.8574, compared to 9.9971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3293 BDT (High: 9.9623 / Low: 9.6330). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 BDT (High: 10.0906 / Low: 10.0399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3293
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.0522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3840 (+3.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.0522
2015 Avg (December) 9.6682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7110 9.5250 9.6384
February 9.7169 9.5950 9.6695
March 9.9623 9.6330 9.8272
April 10.0454 9.7897 9.8833
May 10.0906 10.0399 10.0680
June 10.1021 9.8948 10.0582
July 10.0144 9.8591 9.9362
August 10.0810 9.9484 10.0198
September 10.0950 9.9149 10.0042
October 10.0433 9.9372 9.9979
November 10.0794 9.8948 9.9722
December 10.2387 9.9113 10.0522