YEARLY HIGH
1.0461 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.7657 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8532 RUB

2016 BDT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.7657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2804 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9754 to the December average rate of 0.7822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0461 was up 11.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9364, 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 5,230 RUB
2015 Average 3,931 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,828 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,402.03 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0028
0.7621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to RUB 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 0.8947, compared to 0.8117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1172 RUB (High: 1.0461 / Low: 0.9289). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 RUB (High: 0.8068 / Low: 0.7910).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1172
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0906 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9754) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1525 (+18.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9754
2015 Avg (January) 0.8229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0461 0.9289 0.9754
February 1.0126 0.9604 0.9828
March 0.9390 0.8567 0.8922
April 0.8748 0.8271 0.8496
May 0.8527 0.8271 0.8396
June 0.8514 0.8116 0.8288
July 0.8482 0.8015 0.8208
August 0.8522 0.8143 0.8275
September 0.8403 0.8022 0.8225
October 0.8068 0.7910 0.7988
November 0.8375 0.8053 0.8187
December 0.8088 0.7657 0.7822