YEARLY HIGH
0.4110 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3347 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3703 GBP

2016 BBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.3347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0763 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3472 to the December average rate of 0.4003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4110 was up 20.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3417, 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 2,055 GBP
2015 Average 1,636 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,674 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4110
0.3386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GBP 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 0.3490, compared to 0.3916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0434 GBP (High: 0.3781 / Low: 0.3347). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GBP (High: 0.3483 / Low: 0.3401).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+24.19%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4050
2015 Avg (October) 0.3261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3531 0.3387 0.3472
February 0.3607 0.3427 0.3495
March 0.3583 0.3454 0.3506
April 0.3558 0.3422 0.3496
May 0.3483 0.3401 0.3447
June 0.3781 0.3347 0.3524
July 0.3876 0.3747 0.3802
August 0.3881 0.3747 0.3820
September 0.3856 0.3726 0.3804
October 0.4110 0.3853 0.4050
November 0.4085 0.3968 0.4016
December 0.4080 0.3927 0.4003