YEARLY HIGH
47.3750 LRD
YEARLY LOW
41.9150 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.6517 LRD

2016 BBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 47.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 41.9150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4600 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.7851 to the December average rate of 45.9134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.3750 was up 3.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.7546, 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 236,875 LRD
2015 Average 214,770 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 209,575 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,300.00 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.2786
41.8961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LRD 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 43.6430, compared to 45.6603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 2.9288 LRD (High: 45.2545 / Low: 42.3258). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 LRD (High: 42.3342 / Low: 42.3258).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9288
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.5238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 45.8992) against the same month in 2015 (average: 43.4018), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4974 (+5.75%).

2016 Avg (August) 45.8992
2015 Avg (August) 43.4018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.5044 42.3258 42.7851
February 42.4150 41.9150 42.2613
March 42.3342 42.3258 42.3310
April 45.2545 42.3258 43.9855
May 45.2545 45.2455 45.2496
June 45.2545 45.1250 45.2457
July 45.2545 45.1250 45.1531
August 47.3750 45.1250 45.8992
September 46.0000 45.6250 45.7417
October 46.1250 45.1250 45.7339
November 45.8750 45.1250 45.5208
December 46.6842 45.3750 45.9134