2016 AUD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5614 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.3705 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4877 BBD

2016 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.5614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.3705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1909 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4040 to the December average rate of 1.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5614 was down 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,807 BBD

2015 Average 7,522 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,853 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 954.44 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5450

1.3912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.4679, compared to 1.5074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0983 BBD (High: 1.5335 / Low: 1.4352). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 BBD (High: 1.5244 / Low: 1.4910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0983

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.5322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-0.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.5322

2015 Avg (April) 1.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4593	1.3705	1.4040
February	1.4463	1.4064	1.4261
March	1.5335	1.4352	1.5024
April	1.5614	1.5013	1.5322
May	1.5334	1.4363	1.4615
June	1.5214	1.4449	1.4815
July	1.5244	1.4910	1.5069
August	1.5430	1.5033	1.5242
September	1.5388	1.4933	1.5169
October	1.5450	1.5102	1.5231
November	1.5494	1.4640	1.5043
December	1.4994	1.4380	1.4689