2016 GMD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2081 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1811 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1888 SBD

2016 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2061 to the December average rate of 0.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2081 was up 0.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,041 SBD

2015 Average 956 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 905 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.09 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2085

0.1800

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1933, compared to 0.1843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0213 SBD (High: 0.2063 / Low: 0.1850). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.1831 / Low: 0.1820).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2061) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+16.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2061

2015 Avg (January) 0.1771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2081	0.2041	0.2061
February	0.2076	0.2043	0.2058
March	0.2063	0.1850	0.1965
April	0.1885	0.1829	0.1859
May	0.1831	0.1820	0.1824
June	0.1859	0.1820	0.1829
July	0.1867	0.1834	0.1849
August	0.1846	0.1815	0.1834
September	0.1852	0.1826	0.1840
October	0.1849	0.1825	0.1838
November	0.1884	0.1833	0.1852
December	0.1865	0.1811	0.1843