YEARLY HIGH
5.9014 BDT
YEARLY LOW
4.6619 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3595 BDT

2016 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 5.9014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 4.6619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2395 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8256 to the December average rate of 5.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.9014 was down 13.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.8614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,507 BDT
2015 Average 30,684 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 23,309 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,197.65 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.8044
4.7366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 5.1005, compared to 5.6185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5422 BDT (High: 5.5199 / Low: 4.9777). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2885 BDT (High: 5.1475 / Low: 4.8590).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5422
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2885

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2305 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 5.6428) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1289 (+2.34%).

2016 Avg (November) 5.6428
2015 Avg (November) 5.5139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0705 4.6619 4.8256
February 5.1475 4.8590 4.9724
March 5.2955 4.9535 5.0982
April 5.5165 5.1516 5.3649
May 5.5199 4.9777 5.1344
June 5.4388 5.0246 5.2075
July 5.6192 5.2975 5.4462
August 5.8717 5.4251 5.7060
September 5.7991 5.3588 5.5726
October 5.7777 5.4838 5.6280
November 5.9014 5.4485 5.6428
December 5.8753 5.5609 5.7154