2016 XDR to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4240 BSD

YEARLY LOW

1.3358 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3902 BSD

2016 XDR to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.4240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.3358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3820 to the December average rate of 1.3468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4240 was down 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,120 BSD

2015 Average 6,997 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 6,679 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.97 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4168

1.3405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.3999, compared to 1.3804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0335 BSD (High: 1.3852 / Low: 1.3518). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 BSD (High: 1.3859 / Low: 1.3781).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.4104) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+0.44%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.4104

2015 Avg (May) 1.4043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3859	1.3781	1.3820
February	1.4078	1.3793	1.3945
March	1.4086	1.3814	1.3962
April	1.4188	1.4040	1.4088
May	1.4240	1.4019	1.4104
June	1.4223	1.3917	1.4078
July	1.3974	1.3844	1.3913
August	1.4045	1.3914	1.3979
September	1.4051	1.3950	1.3991
October	1.3977	1.3717	1.3808
November	1.3852	1.3518	1.3662
December	1.3610	1.3358	1.3468