YEARLY HIGH
0.3275 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2962 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3100 SDG

2016 MDL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3010 to the December average rate of 0.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3275 was down 10.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,638 SDG
2015 Average 1,606 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,481 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.44 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3249
0.2989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3065, compared to 0.3135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0167 SDG (High: 0.3226 / Low: 0.3059). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SDG (High: 0.3087 / Low: 0.3079).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+5.55%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3223
2015 Avg (November) 0.3053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3127 0.2962 0.3010
February 0.3065 0.3002 0.3039
March 0.3123 0.3049 0.3084
April 0.3126 0.3084 0.3105
May 0.3099 0.3040 0.3076
June 0.3097 0.3061 0.3078
July 0.3083 0.3066 0.3076
August 0.3087 0.3079 0.3083
September 0.3106 0.3077 0.3084
October 0.3226 0.3059 0.3117
November 0.3275 0.3179 0.3223
December 0.3269 0.3205 0.3227