YEARLY HIGH
0.7472 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6882 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7247 USD

2016 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.7472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0590 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6986 to the December average rate of 0.6962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7472 was down 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,736 USD
2015 Average 3,640 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,441 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.20 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7467
0.6916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to USD 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 0.7249, compared to 0.7245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0300 USD (High: 0.7290 / Low: 0.6990). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 USD (High: 0.7446 / Low: 0.7356).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.7381) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7435), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-0.72%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.7381
2015 Avg (June) 0.7435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7056 0.6940 0.6986
February 0.7188 0.7002 0.7121
March 0.7401 0.7127 0.7292
April 0.7450 0.7358 0.7408
May 0.7455 0.7235 0.7303
June 0.7472 0.7257 0.7381
July 0.7446 0.7356 0.7408
August 0.7468 0.7338 0.7421
September 0.7419 0.7303 0.7358
October 0.7357 0.7172 0.7233
November 0.7290 0.6990 0.7089
December 0.7059 0.6882 0.6962