YEARLY HIGH
0.4728 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3772 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4247 SBD

2016 MXN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0956 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4519 to the December average rate of 0.3844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4728 was down 10.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,639 SBD
2015 Average 24,799 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,861 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,778.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4605
0.3775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.4411, compared to 0.4082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0508 SBD (High: 0.4280 / Low: 0.3772). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 SBD (High: 0.3935 / Low: 0.3811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4519) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0657 (-12.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4519
2015 Avg (January) 0.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4728 0.4393 0.4519
February 0.4483 0.4270 0.4402
March 0.4587 0.4461 0.4523
April 0.4629 0.4387 0.4535
May 0.4535 0.4217 0.4303
June 0.4316 0.4083 0.4182
July 0.4306 0.4179 0.4248
August 0.4326 0.4145 0.4234
September 0.4273 0.3946 0.4085
October 0.4237 0.4026 0.4141
November 0.4280 0.3772 0.3943
December 0.3935 0.3811 0.3844