2016 ETB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3875 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.3460 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3626 SBD

2016 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3833 to the December average rate of 0.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3875 was up 0.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,938 SBD

2015 Average 1,900 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,730 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.49 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3864

0.3493

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ETB 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 0.3704, compared to 0.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0143 SBD (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.3665). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SBD (High: 0.3554 / Low: 0.3518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3833) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+2.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3833

2015 Avg (January) 0.3758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3875	0.3800	0.3833
February	0.3840	0.3792	0.3811
March	0.3808	0.3665	0.3727
April	0.3711	0.3625	0.3679
May	0.3618	0.3563	0.3596
June	0.3625	0.3561	0.3579
July	0.3626	0.3574	0.3594
August	0.3575	0.3521	0.3546
September	0.3579	0.3520	0.3546
October	0.3554	0.3518	0.3533
November	0.3590	0.3501	0.3544
December	0.3588	0.3460	0.3524