YEARLY HIGH
0.3713 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.3691 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3702 BSD

2016 XCD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3702 to the December average rate of 0.3702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3713 was up 0.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,856 BSD
2015 Average 1,851 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 1,846 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.78 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3705
0.3699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to BSD 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 0.3701, compared to 0.3704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 BSD (High: 0.3713 / Low: 0.3691). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BSD (High: 0.3702 / Low: 0.3702).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3702
2015 Avg (December) 0.3702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
February 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
March 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
April 0.3702 0.3700 0.3700
May 0.3702 0.3700 0.3700
June 0.3700 0.3699 0.3700
July 0.3705 0.3700 0.3701
August 0.3705 0.3700 0.3705
September 0.3705 0.3702 0.3705
October 0.3705 0.3697 0.3704
November 0.3705 0.3700 0.3704
December 0.3713 0.3691 0.3702