YEARLY HIGH
0.7296 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.6404 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6728 AUD

2016 BBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.7296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.6404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0892 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7124 to the December average rate of 0.6809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7296 was up 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,648 AUD
2015 Average 3,330 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,202 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7184
0.6468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AUD 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 0.6819, compared to 0.6636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0447 AUD (High: 0.6968 / Low: 0.6521). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 AUD (High: 0.6707 / Low: 0.6560).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0447
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0923 (+14.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7124
2015 Avg (January) 0.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7296 0.6853 0.7124
February 0.7110 0.6914 0.7013
March 0.6968 0.6521 0.6657
April 0.6661 0.6404 0.6527
May 0.6962 0.6522 0.6844
June 0.6921 0.6573 0.6751
July 0.6707 0.6560 0.6636
August 0.6652 0.6481 0.6561
September 0.6697 0.6498 0.6593
October 0.6622 0.6473 0.6566
November 0.6831 0.6454 0.6649
December 0.6954 0.6670 0.6809