YEARLY HIGH
15.0988 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.5758 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3203 CDF

2016 BDT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 15.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 11.5758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5230 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8095 to the December average rate of 14.6868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.0988 was up 25.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,494 CDF
2015 Average 59,467 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 57,879 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,614.97 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.9745
11.5217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CDF 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 11.8478, compared to 12.7927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.8635 CDF (High: 14.4472 / Low: 11.5837). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0714 CDF (High: 11.8728 / Low: 11.8014).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8635
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0714

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.6868) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.8372), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8495 (+24.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.6868
2015 Avg (December) 11.8372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8496 11.7569 11.8095
February 11.8758 11.7451 11.8170
March 11.9212 11.7498 11.8340
April 11.8728 11.8014 11.8410
May 11.8710 11.7814 11.8177
June 12.2843 11.5758 11.9680
July 12.4973 12.0125 12.1381
August 12.5488 12.3629 12.4579
September 12.5313 12.3588 12.4503
October 12.5433 12.2309 12.3891
November 14.4472 11.5837 12.6338
December 15.0988 14.2635 14.6868