2016 XAF to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1375 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.1246 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1324 BDT

2016 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1299 to the December average rate of 0.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1375 was down 4.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688 BDT

2015 Average 658 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 623 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.57 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1362

0.1265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1334, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1334

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 BDT (High: 0.1356 / Low: 0.1299). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BDT (High: 0.1343 / Low: 0.1330).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1351

2015 Avg (May) 0.1324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1306	0.1286	0.1299
February	0.1357	0.1300	0.1329
March	0.1356	0.1299	0.1329
April	0.1366	0.1343	0.1354
May	0.1375	0.1332	0.1351
June	0.1361	0.1315	0.1342
July	0.1330	0.1312	0.1320
August	0.1352	0.1323	0.1336
September	0.1343	0.1330	0.1337
October	0.1339	0.1298	0.1317
November	0.1330	0.1274	0.1297
December	0.1301	0.1246	0.1273