YEARLY HIGH
0.0944 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0888 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 BBD

2016 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.0894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0944 was down 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472 BBD
2015 Average 483 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 444 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.92 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0946
0.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0930, compared to 0.0902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.0928 / Low: 0.0914). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0931 / Low: 0.0925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0941) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-4.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0941
2015 Avg (January) 0.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0944 0.0935 0.0941
February 0.0943 0.0934 0.0938
March 0.0939 0.0930 0.0935
April 0.0931 0.0925 0.0928
May 0.0928 0.0914 0.0922
June 0.0920 0.0913 0.0917
July 0.0915 0.0907 0.0911
August 0.0909 0.0902 0.0906
September 0.0908 0.0902 0.0905
October 0.0905 0.0897 0.0901
November 0.0900 0.0892 0.0896
December 0.0900 0.0888 0.0894