YEARLY HIGH
14.3533 SCR
YEARLY LOW
12.6340 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2705 SCR

2016 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 14.3533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 12.6340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7193 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0813 to the December average rate of 13.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.3533 was up 1.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,766 SCR
2015 Average 66,547 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 63,170 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,596.41 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.4772
13.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SCR 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 13.2702, compared to 13.2707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.5232 SCR (High: 14.3533 / Low: 12.8301). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2679 SCR (High: 13.3743 / Low: 13.1064).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5232
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2332 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 13.3942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.0196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6254 (-4.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 13.3942
2015 Avg (February) 14.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6929 12.8358 13.0813
February 14.3533 12.8301 13.3942
March 13.5712 12.9579 13.2889
April 14.1008 12.7769 13.4412
May 13.8226 13.0409 13.3244
June 13.3889 12.6340 13.0912
July 13.4665 12.7485 13.1591
August 13.4668 13.0613 13.2358
September 13.3743 13.1064 13.2507
October 13.4009 13.0383 13.2471
November 13.5080 13.1463 13.3426
December 13.5558 13.1772 13.3889