YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0139 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 BDT

2016 SLL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0200 was down 4.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100 BDT
2015 Average 94 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 69 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.70 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0205
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 BDT (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BDT (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+10.61%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0199
2015 Avg (May) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0186 0.0189
February 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
March 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
April 0.0199 0.0196 0.0198
May 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
June 0.0200 0.0150 0.0190
July 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
August 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
September 0.0141 0.0139 0.0139
October 0.0140 0.0139 0.0139
November 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
December 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143