YEARLY HIGH
0.0508 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0486 BDT

2016 BIF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0503 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0508 was down 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254 BDT
2015 Average 249 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 232 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.05 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0508
0.0467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0501, compared to 0.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0043 BDT (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0464). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BDT (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0469).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0504
2015 Avg (February) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0507 0.0499 0.0503
February 0.0508 0.0501 0.0504
March 0.0506 0.0499 0.0502
April 0.0508 0.0501 0.0504
May 0.0506 0.0500 0.0504
June 0.0507 0.0464 0.0490
July 0.0476 0.0470 0.0473
August 0.0475 0.0469 0.0472
September 0.0473 0.0469 0.0471
October 0.0472 0.0469 0.0470
November 0.0475 0.0468 0.0472
December 0.0477 0.0470 0.0473