YEARLY HIGH
0.7553 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6834 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7287 BDT

2016 XPF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.7553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.6834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7147 to the December average rate of 0.6996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7553 was down 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,776 BDT
2015 Average 3,619 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,417 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.35 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7483
0.6952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.7336, compared to 0.7237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0334 BDT (High: 0.7168 / Low: 0.6834). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BDT (High: 0.7410 / Low: 0.7339).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7429) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+2.17%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7429
2015 Avg (May) 0.7272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7180 0.7076 0.7147
February 0.7455 0.7152 0.7306
March 0.7453 0.7131 0.7303
April 0.7504 0.7364 0.7439
May 0.7553 0.7302 0.7429
June 0.7493 0.7249 0.7394
July 0.7325 0.7229 0.7280
August 0.7449 0.7291 0.7371
September 0.7410 0.7339 0.7374
October 0.7381 0.7155 0.7261
November 0.7311 0.7016 0.7142
December 0.7168 0.6834 0.6996