YEARLY HIGH
1.3545 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.3433 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3504 XCD

2016 BBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 1.3545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3505 to the December average rate of 1.3489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3545 was up 0.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3509, 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 6,773 XCD
2015 Average 6,753 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 6,717 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.80 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3518
1.3486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XCD 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 1.3510, compared to 1.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0112 XCD (High: 1.3545 / Low: 1.3433). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XCD (High: 1.3505 / Low: 1.3505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3489) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3489
2015 Avg (December) 1.3505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3505 1.3505 1.3505
February 1.3505 1.3505 1.3505
March 1.3505 1.3505 1.3505
April 1.3515 1.3505 1.3514
May 1.3515 1.3505 1.3515
June 1.3516 1.3515 1.3515
July 1.3515 1.3494 1.3509
August 1.3515 1.3495 1.3496
September 1.3505 1.3495 1.3495
October 1.3525 1.3495 1.3500
November 1.3515 1.3495 1.3499
December 1.3545 1.3433 1.3489