2016 USD to BSD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 USD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the USD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.9980.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0034 was up 0.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
USD to BSD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0000, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0054 BSD (High: 1.0034 / Low: 0.9980). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BSD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 1.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| February | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| March | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| April | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| May | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| June | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| July | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| August | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| September | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| October | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| November | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| December | 1.0034 | 0.9980 | 1.0002 |