YEARLY HIGH
1.1184 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1116 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1154 BBD

2016 AWG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1153 to the December average rate of 1.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1184 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,592 BBD
2015 Average 5,579 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,558 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1165
1.1149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.1154, compared to 1.1154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0067 BBD (High: 1.1184 / Low: 1.1116). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 1.1152 / Low: 1.1152).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1150) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1150
2015 Avg (December) 1.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1173 1.1152 1.1153
February 1.1173 1.1152 1.1153
March 1.1152 1.1152 1.1152
April 1.1173 1.1152 1.1154
May 1.1173 1.1152 1.1158
June 1.1173 1.1152 1.1154
July 1.1173 1.1152 1.1154
August 1.1172 1.1152 1.1153
September 1.1173 1.1152 1.1164
October 1.1158 1.1145 1.1152
November 1.1152 1.1151 1.1152
December 1.1184 1.1116 1.1150