YEARLY HIGH
0.0352 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 BBD

2016 HTG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0352 was down 18.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176 BBD
2015 Average 198 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 149 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.91 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0349
0.0296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-19.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0345
2015 Avg (January) 0.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0352 0.0335 0.0345
February 0.0336 0.0325 0.0331
March 0.0326 0.0322 0.0323
April 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
May 0.0322 0.0320 0.0321
June 0.0320 0.0317 0.0319
July 0.0318 0.0314 0.0316
August 0.0316 0.0309 0.0312
September 0.0310 0.0306 0.0308
October 0.0310 0.0307 0.0308
November 0.0313 0.0304 0.0308
December 0.0306 0.0298 0.0301