2016 BND to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BND to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BND to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 70.7124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 58.8062.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9062 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7838 to the December average rate of 64.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 70.7124 was up 2.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 68.9911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BND to LRD 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 63.2934, compared to 66.1766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8832 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 4.9171 LRD (High: 67.4118 / Low: 62.4947). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9891 LRD (High: 67.3803 / Low: 66.3912).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6196 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 68.1255) against the same month in 2015 (average: 62.1375), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9880 (+9.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.9462 | 58.8062 | 59.7838 |
| February | 60.4755 | 59.0492 | 60.1902 |
| March | 62.6659 | 60.3463 | 61.7359 |
| April | 67.4118 | 62.4947 | 65.1673 |
| May | 67.4624 | 65.4741 | 66.0905 |
| June | 67.6305 | 65.6655 | 66.7926 |
| July | 67.3803 | 66.3912 | 66.8981 |
| August | 70.7124 | 66.9584 | 68.1255 |
| September | 68.2032 | 66.6387 | 67.3127 |
| October | 67.3403 | 64.7743 | 66.1621 |
| November | 66.5175 | 63.4441 | 64.5425 |
| December | 64.6989 | 62.8275 | 64.0185 |