YEARLY HIGH
0.1583 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1393 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1508 BBD

2016 SCR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.1583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1530 to the December average rate of 0.1496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1583 was down 3.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 792 BBD
2015 Average 752 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 697 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.81 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1534
0.1485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1508, compared to 0.1508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0165 BBD (High: 0.1559 / Low: 0.1393). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BBD (High: 0.1526 / Low: 0.1495).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1528) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.13%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1528
2015 Avg (June) 0.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1558 0.1461 0.1530
February 0.1559 0.1393 0.1494
March 0.1543 0.1474 0.1505
April 0.1565 0.1418 0.1489
May 0.1534 0.1447 0.1501
June 0.1583 0.1494 0.1528
July 0.1569 0.1485 0.1520
August 0.1531 0.1485 0.1511
September 0.1526 0.1495 0.1509
October 0.1534 0.1492 0.1510
November 0.1521 0.1481 0.1499
December 0.1523 0.1478 0.1496