YEARLY HIGH
94.7500 LRD
YEARLY LOW
83.8300 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.3127 LRD

2016 BSD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BSD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 94.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 83.8300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9200 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.5702 to the December average rate of 91.9389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 94.7500 was up 3.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 91.5092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 473,750 LRD
2015 Average 429,540 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 419,150 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,599.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.6805
83.7810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD to LRD 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 87.2860, compared to 91.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.2860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.3394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 5.8575 LRD (High: 90.5091 / Low: 84.6515). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 LRD (High: 84.6685 / Low: 84.6515).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.8575
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.0476 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 91.7984) against the same month in 2015 (average: 86.8037), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9947 (+5.75%).

2016 Avg (August) 91.7984
2015 Avg (August) 86.8037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.0089 84.6515 85.5702
February 84.8300 83.8300 84.5226
March 84.6685 84.6515 84.6619
April 90.5091 84.6515 87.9711
May 90.5091 90.4909 90.4991
June 90.5091 90.2500 90.4914
July 90.5091 90.2500 90.3062
August 94.7500 90.2500 91.7984
September 92.0000 91.2500 91.4833
October 92.2500 90.2500 91.4677
November 91.7500 90.2500 91.0417
December 93.6005 90.7500 91.9389