YEARLY HIGH
2.3054 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0808 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2142 BBD

2016 EUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.3054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.0808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2246 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1732 to the December average rate of 2.1098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3054 was down 4.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,527 BBD
2015 Average 11,100 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,404 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123.18 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2838
2.0940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to BBD 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 2.2332, compared to 2.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1201 BBD (High: 2.2290 / Low: 2.1089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 BBD (High: 2.2540 / Low: 2.2302).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1201
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.2588) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.2588
2015 Avg (May) 2.2316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1880 2.1505 2.1732
February 2.2637 2.1760 2.2214
March 2.2760 2.1731 2.2285
April 2.2898 2.2449 2.2680
May 2.3054 2.2229 2.2588
June 2.2800 2.2035 2.2492
July 2.2353 2.1939 2.2138
August 2.2694 2.2173 2.2406
September 2.2540 2.2302 2.2420
October 2.2479 2.1750 2.2070
November 2.2290 2.1089 2.1576
December 2.1519 2.0808 2.1098