YEARLY HIGH
0.1430 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1156 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1258 SBD

2016 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1404 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1430 was down 14.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 715 SBD
2015 Average 777 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 578 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1426
0.1164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1302, compared to 0.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 SBD (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1362). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.1256 / Low: 0.1246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1404) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-14.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1404
2015 Avg (January) 0.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1430 0.1362 0.1404
February 0.1370 0.1324 0.1346
March 0.1322 0.1269 0.1289
April 0.1288 0.1256 0.1276
May 0.1256 0.1246 0.1251
June 0.1266 0.1238 0.1244
July 0.1259 0.1238 0.1247
August 0.1240 0.1210 0.1221
September 0.1222 0.1196 0.1207
October 0.1221 0.1197 0.1208
November 0.1232 0.1209 0.1219
December 0.1220 0.1156 0.1185