YEARLY HIGH
111.6716 BDT
YEARLY LOW
105.1611 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.1864 BDT

2016 XDR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 111.6716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 105.1611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5105 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.4614 to the December average rate of 106.8141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 111.6716 was down 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 113.2578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 558,358 BDT
2015 Average 544,885 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 525,806 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,552.50 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

111.1265
106.4220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 109.8384, compared to 108.5344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.8384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.5344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 4.0888 BDT (High: 109.2499 / Low: 105.1611). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7594 BDT (High: 108.8598 / Low: 108.1004).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0888
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7594

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 110.7344) against the same month in 2015 (average: 109.2779), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4565 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 110.7344
2015 Avg (May) 109.2779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.8598 108.1004 108.4614
February 110.7663 108.1316 109.5505
March 110.4466 108.2998 109.3556
April 111.2594 110.0236 110.4126
May 111.6716 110.2013 110.7344
June 111.6294 109.0190 110.5159
July 109.8919 108.4258 109.0793
August 110.6017 109.0137 109.5957
September 110.1282 109.2451 109.7113
October 109.4595 107.1484 108.2580
November 109.3629 106.9516 107.7481
December 109.2499 105.1611 106.8141