YEARLY HIGH
1.6474 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.5280 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5925 JMD

2016 BDT to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.6474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1194 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5348 to the December average rate of 1.6252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6474 was up 6.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5430, 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 8,237 JMD
2015 Average 7,498 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,640 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.98 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6479
1.5245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to JMD 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 1.5595, compared to 1.6256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0290 JMD (High: 1.6384 / Low: 1.6094). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 JMD (High: 1.6171 / Low: 1.6092).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.6360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1047 (+6.84%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.6360
2015 Avg (October) 1.5313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5411 1.5280 1.5348
February 1.5492 1.5363 1.5430
March 1.5581 1.5454 1.5513
April 1.5683 1.5501 1.5562
May 1.5878 1.5630 1.5753
June 1.6104 1.5835 1.5961
July 1.6171 1.6092 1.6132
August 1.6230 1.6108 1.6168
September 1.6276 1.6195 1.6245
October 1.6474 1.6261 1.6360
November 1.6464 1.6255 1.6376
December 1.6384 1.6094 1.6252