YEARLY HIGH
0.0400 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 SBD

2016 GYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0395 to the December average rate of 0.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0400 was up 0.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200 SBD
2015 Average 191 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 187 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0397
0.0377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0386, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0377).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0395) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+7.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0395
2015 Avg (January) 0.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0400 0.0392 0.0395
February 0.0395 0.0392 0.0394
March 0.0395 0.0381 0.0387
April 0.0389 0.0379 0.0385
May 0.0379 0.0377 0.0378
June 0.0387 0.0377 0.0379
July 0.0387 0.0381 0.0384
August 0.0383 0.0378 0.0380
September 0.0384 0.0378 0.0381
October 0.0385 0.0380 0.0382
November 0.0391 0.0381 0.0385
December 0.0390 0.0374 0.0383