YEARLY HIGH
0.3734 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3511 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3597 XDR

2016 BBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.3511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3618 to the December average rate of 0.3708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3734 was up 2.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3652, 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 1,867 XDR
2015 Average 1,787 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,756 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.27 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3724
0.3529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XDR 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 0.3572, compared to 0.3622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0089 XDR (High: 0.3699 / Low: 0.3609). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XDR (High: 0.3628 / Low: 0.3608).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3708) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+2.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3708
2015 Avg (December) 0.3605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3628 0.3608 0.3618
February 0.3625 0.3552 0.3586
March 0.3620 0.3550 0.3581
April 0.3561 0.3524 0.3549
May 0.3567 0.3511 0.3545
June 0.3593 0.3515 0.3552
July 0.3612 0.3578 0.3594
August 0.3594 0.3560 0.3577
September 0.3584 0.3558 0.3574
October 0.3645 0.3577 0.3621
November 0.3699 0.3609 0.3660
December 0.3734 0.3674 0.3708