YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0224 BBD

2016 LRD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0239 was up 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 BBD
2015 Average 116 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 106 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0239
0.0216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0221). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0221).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0237
2015 Avg (February) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0225 0.0234
February 0.0239 0.0236 0.0237
March 0.0236 0.0236 0.0236
April 0.0236 0.0221 0.0228
May 0.0221 0.0221 0.0221
June 0.0222 0.0221 0.0221
July 0.0222 0.0221 0.0221
August 0.0222 0.0211 0.0218
September 0.0219 0.0217 0.0219
October 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
November 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
December 0.0220 0.0214 0.0218