YEARLY HIGH
80.2698 BDT
YEARLY LOW
77.8865 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.5470 BDT

2016 TMT to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TMT to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 80.2698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 77.8865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3834 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.4816 to the December average rate of 79.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.2698 was up 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 78.5766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 401,349 BDT
2015 Average 389,392 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 389,432 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,916.85 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

79.4198
78.2264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 78.4590, compared to 78.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.4590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.6475 BDT (High: 80.2698 / Low: 78.6223). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2001 BDT (High: 78.5033 / Low: 78.3032).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6475
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 79.3203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 78.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0383 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 79.3203
2015 Avg (December) 78.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.9642 78.1247 78.4816
February 79.0144 78.1479 78.5571
March 78.5636 77.8865 78.3258
April 78.5033 78.3032 78.3756
May 78.6624 78.3124 78.5120
June 78.7977 78.1483 78.5019
July 78.8364 78.1571 78.4030
August 78.7463 78.2697 78.4019
September 78.6273 78.2759 78.4159
October 78.5959 78.1131 78.4016
November 79.3897 78.3991 78.8674
December 80.2698 78.6223 79.3203