2021 BBD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7145 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.6269 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6660 AUD

2021 BBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.7145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.6269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0876 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6480 to the December average rate of 0.6990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7145 was down 17.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8703, 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 3,572 AUD

2020 Average 3,633 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 3,134 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.96 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7045

0.6389

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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 0.6484, compared to 0.6836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0372 AUD (High: 0.7020 / Low: 0.6648). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 AUD (High: 0.6487 / Low: 0.6363).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6990) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+5.38%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6990

2020 Avg (December) 0.6633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6561	0.6397	0.6480
February	0.6578	0.6269	0.6446
March	0.6587	0.6390	0.6490
April	0.6569	0.6409	0.6497
May	0.6487	0.6363	0.6444
June	0.6686	0.6446	0.6548
July	0.6815	0.6630	0.6734
August	0.7013	0.6754	0.6850
September	0.6966	0.6706	0.6831
October	0.6884	0.6639	0.6755
November	0.7020	0.6648	0.6857
December	0.7145	0.6883	0.6990