YEARLY HIGH
2.8480 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.6782 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7806 BBD

2016 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 2.8480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.6782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1697 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7640 to the December average rate of 2.6969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8480 was down 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,240 BBD
2015 Average 13,993 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,391 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8332
2.6846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.7999, compared to 2.7613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0670 BBD (High: 2.7705 / Low: 2.7035). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 BBD (High: 2.7718 / Low: 2.7561).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.8208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+0.44%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.8208
2015 Avg (May) 2.8086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7718 2.7561 2.7640
February 2.8156 2.7587 2.7891
March 2.8172 2.7628 2.7923
April 2.8377 2.8080 2.8175
May 2.8480 2.8037 2.8208
June 2.8446 2.7834 2.8156
July 2.7948 2.7689 2.7825
August 2.8091 2.7828 2.7957
September 2.8102 2.7901 2.7982
October 2.7954 2.7434 2.7616
November 2.7705 2.7035 2.7325
December 2.7221 2.6782 2.6969