YEARLY HIGH
0.5477 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5440 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5446 BBD

2016 AED to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.5440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5445 to the December average rate of 0.5453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5477 was up 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,739 BBD
2015 Average 2,723 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,720 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5454
0.5444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to BBD 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 0.5445, compared to 0.5446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.5477 / Low: 0.5445). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5445 / Low: 0.5445).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5453) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5453
2015 Avg (December) 0.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5446 0.5445 0.5445
February 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
March 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
April 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
May 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
June 0.5448 0.5440 0.5445
July 0.5445 0.5445 0.5445
August 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
September 0.5446 0.5445 0.5445
October 0.5446 0.5444 0.5445
November 0.5446 0.5440 0.5445
December 0.5477 0.5445 0.5453