YEARLY HIGH
26.1188 BDT
YEARLY LOW
24.5765 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.0943 BDT

2016 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 26.1188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 24.5765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5423 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0291 to the December average rate of 24.9904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.1188 was down 13.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.1677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,594 BDT
2015 Average 141,008 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 122,883 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,711.32 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.1585
24.6066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 25.3781, compared to 24.8105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.3781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5444 BDT (High: 25.2431 / Low: 24.6987). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1314 BDT (High: 24.8271 / Low: 24.6956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5444
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4614 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 26.0291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.9541), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9249 (-13.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 26.0291
2015 Avg (January) 29.9541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.1188 25.8804 26.0291
February 25.9901 25.6094 25.8416
March 25.8744 25.3555 25.5670
April 25.3923 24.8779 25.1056
May 25.2431 24.6987 24.8669
June 25.0436 24.7374 24.8583
July 24.9514 24.5986 24.7805
August 24.8271 24.6956 24.7569
September 24.8341 24.5765 24.7359
October 24.8117 24.5947 24.7382
November 25.0439 24.7651 24.8612
December 25.1894 24.7406 24.9904