YEARLY HIGH
0.4806 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4338 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4519 EUR

2016 BBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4602 to the December average rate of 0.4740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4806 was up 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4765, 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 2,403 EUR
2015 Average 2,254 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,169 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.13 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4773
0.4376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to EUR 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 0.4479, compared to 0.4558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0256 EUR (High: 0.4742 / Low: 0.4486). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 EUR (High: 0.4484 / Low: 0.4436).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4740) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+3.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4740
2015 Avg (December) 0.4585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4650 0.4570 0.4602
February 0.4596 0.4417 0.4502
March 0.4602 0.4394 0.4488
April 0.4454 0.4367 0.4409
May 0.4499 0.4338 0.4428
June 0.4538 0.4386 0.4446
July 0.4558 0.4474 0.4517
August 0.4510 0.4406 0.4463
September 0.4484 0.4436 0.4460
October 0.4598 0.4449 0.4532
November 0.4742 0.4486 0.4636
December 0.4806 0.4647 0.4740