2016 BBD to TRY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BBD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BBD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.7700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.3980.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5007 to the December average rate of 1.7492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7700 was up 15.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BBD to TRY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4601, compared to 1.5636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1035 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1703 TRY (High: 1.7263 / Low: 1.5560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 TRY (High: 1.4296 / Low: 1.3992).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2887 (+19.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5244 | 1.4577 | 1.5007 |
| February | 1.4956 | 1.4585 | 1.4725 |
| March | 1.4720 | 1.4113 | 1.4409 |
| April | 1.4296 | 1.3992 | 1.4178 |
| May | 1.4959 | 1.3980 | 1.4713 |
| June | 1.4743 | 1.4292 | 1.4575 |
| July | 1.5353 | 1.4432 | 1.4852 |
| August | 1.5051 | 1.4615 | 1.4804 |
| September | 1.4992 | 1.4640 | 1.4837 |
| October | 1.5546 | 1.5004 | 1.5359 |
| November | 1.7263 | 1.5560 | 1.6473 |
| December | 1.7700 | 1.7052 | 1.7492 |