YEARLY HIGH
311.3713 SOS
YEARLY LOW
277.1332 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
296.7451 SOS

2016 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 311.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 277.1332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2381 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.4680 to the December average rate of 286.0901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 311.3713 was down 14.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 362.5901, 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 1,556,856 SOS
2015 Average 1,685,481 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,385,666 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,190.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

311.8058
283.7523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SOS 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 303.8282, compared to 289.6620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.1663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.8282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.6620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 13.8585 SOS (High: 290.9917 / Low: 277.1332). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7957 SOS (High: 307.4694 / Low: 304.6736).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.8585
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.0992 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 309.4680) against the same month in 2015 (average: 357.7453), the exchange rate shifted by -48.2773 (-13.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 309.4680
2015 Avg (January) 357.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 311.3713 306.1547 309.4680
February 308.6856 304.8605 306.4078
March 307.4694 304.6736 306.1073
April 307.7643 301.5468 304.9872
May 306.8038 295.7375 302.0492
June 300.0375 288.9525 293.9499
July 294.5317 286.5954 291.1654
August 293.9958 288.8267 291.1842
September 293.3320 290.4661 291.7168
October 293.8372 286.5875 290.6877
November 290.9917 277.1332 287.1277
December 290.7310 277.7861 286.0901