YEARLY HIGH
1.6577 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.5027 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5432 LTL

2016 BBD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.6577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1550 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5552 to the December average rate of 1.6362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6577 was up 5.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5778, 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 8,288 LTL
2015 Average 7,558 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 7,513 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 774.83 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6486
1.4997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LTL 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 1.5281, compared to 1.5582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0948 LTL (High: 1.6330 / Low: 1.5382). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 LTL (High: 1.5180 / Low: 1.5074).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6362) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0828 (+5.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6362
2015 Avg (December) 1.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5626 1.5452 1.5552
February 1.5569 1.5144 1.5340
March 1.5561 1.5117 1.5321
April 1.5180 1.5074 1.5121
May 1.5244 1.5027 1.5141
June 1.5457 1.5108 1.5213
July 1.5487 1.5347 1.5421
August 1.5407 1.5127 1.5270
September 1.5315 1.5133 1.5208
October 1.5555 1.5175 1.5389
November 1.6330 1.5382 1.5844
December 1.6577 1.6056 1.6362