YEARLY HIGH
21.6237 GMD
YEARLY LOW
19.5840 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9897 GMD

2016 BBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 21.6237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 19.5840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0396 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7504 to the December average rate of 21.3773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.6237 was down 1.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.8906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,118 GMD
2015 Average 102,988 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 97,920 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,198.05 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.5416
19.5699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GMD 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 20.6397, compared to 21.3398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.8192 GMD (High: 21.4193 / Low: 19.6002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1216 GMD (High: 21.3977 / Low: 21.2762).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8192
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1216

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 21.3773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.7637), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6136 (+8.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 21.3773
2015 Avg (December) 19.7637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8198 19.6149 19.7504
February 19.8025 19.5840 19.7342
March 21.4193 19.6002 20.3070
April 21.4197 21.1953 21.3302
May 21.4255 21.2976 21.3765
June 21.4298 21.1641 21.3398
July 21.4053 21.2421 21.3424
August 21.4614 21.2371 21.3286
September 21.3520 21.2298 21.3043
October 21.3977 21.2762 21.3335
November 21.4933 21.2176 21.3524
December 21.6237 21.2165 21.3773