YEARLY HIGH
6.5403 SDG
YEARLY LOW
6.0576 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1650 SDG

2016 BMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 6.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 6.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4827 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1175 to the December average rate of 6.4940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5403 was up 3.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3385, 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 32,701 SDG
2015 Average 30,064 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 30,288 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,413.35 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.5356
6.0370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SDG 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 6.0975, compared to 6.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.3908 SDG (High: 6.4494 / Low: 6.0586). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SDG (High: 6.0987 / Low: 6.0840).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3908
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.4940) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3431 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.4940
2015 Avg (December) 6.1509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1693 6.0956 6.1175
February 6.1260 6.0796 6.0992
March 6.1081 6.0812 6.0951
April 6.1101 6.0870 6.0988
May 6.0987 6.0840 6.0904
June 6.0951 6.0705 6.0840
July 6.1141 6.0576 6.0810
August 6.1034 6.0685 6.0785
September 6.1220 6.0689 6.0873
October 6.4494 6.0586 6.1910
November 6.5080 6.3556 6.4627
December 6.5403 6.4726 6.4940