YEARLY HIGH
6.2136 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.4890 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9207 BDT

2016 SCR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 6.2136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 5.4890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7245 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0019 to the December average rate of 5.9247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2136 was down 3.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.4583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,068 BDT
2015 Average 29,289 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 27,445 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,622.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.0185
5.8188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 5.9154, compared to 5.9260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.6283 BDT (High: 6.1174 / Low: 5.4890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1067 BDT (High: 5.9733 / Low: 5.8665).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6283
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 5.9976) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.8745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1231 (+2.10%).

2016 Avg (June) 5.9976
2015 Avg (June) 5.8745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1220 5.7522 6.0019
February 6.1174 5.4890 5.8690
March 6.0492 5.7776 5.8947
April 6.1331 5.5587 5.8355
May 6.0271 5.6704 5.8935
June 6.2136 5.8417 5.9976
July 6.1840 5.8203 5.9593
August 5.9964 5.8177 5.9239
September 5.9733 5.8665 5.9180
October 6.0174 5.8564 5.9187
November 6.0152 5.8428 5.9112
December 6.0125 5.8151 5.9247