YEARLY HIGH
2.2390 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1136 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1547 SBD

2016 AED to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1254 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2170 to the December average rate of 2.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2390 was up 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,195 SBD
2015 Average 10,699 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,568 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.88 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2264
2.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SBD 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 2.1677, compared to 2.1416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0713 SBD (High: 2.2138 / Low: 2.1425). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 SBD (High: 2.1239 / Low: 2.1136).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1458 (+7.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2170
2015 Avg (January) 2.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2390 2.1995 2.2170
February 2.2193 2.2008 2.2119
March 2.2138 2.1425 2.1702
April 2.1797 2.1232 2.1591
May 2.1239 2.1136 2.1230
June 2.1604 2.1212 2.1249
July 2.1599 2.1345 2.1483
August 2.1429 2.1172 2.1304
September 2.1513 2.1178 2.1341
October 2.1476 2.1224 2.1350
November 2.1776 2.1303 2.1532
December 2.1768 2.1142 2.1486