YEARLY HIGH
1.3060 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.9559 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1780 BDT

2016 RUB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3501 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0261 to the December average rate of 1.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3060 was down 17.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,530 BDT
2015 Average 6,424 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,780 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,750.37 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3050
0.9916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.1235, compared to 1.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1206 BDT (High: 1.0766 / Low: 0.9559). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 BDT (High: 1.2643 / Low: 1.2395).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1206
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2789) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1606 (+14.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2789
2015 Avg (December) 1.1183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0766 0.9559 1.0261
February 1.0413 0.9876 1.0177
March 1.1673 1.0649 1.1217
April 1.2090 1.1431 1.1773
May 1.2090 1.1727 1.1911
June 1.2321 1.1745 1.2068
July 1.2476 1.1789 1.2186
August 1.2280 1.1734 1.2086
September 1.2466 1.1900 1.2160
October 1.2643 1.2395 1.2520
November 1.2417 1.1940 1.2216
December 1.3060 1.2363 1.2789