2016 KGS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1178 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1064 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1133 SBD

2016 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.1178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1073 to the December average rate of 0.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1178 was down 12.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 589 SBD

2015 Average 613 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 532 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1182

0.1063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1117, compared to 0.1148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0056 SBD (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1114). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.1153 / Low: 0.1144).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1172) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1272), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-7.84%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1172

2015 Avg (July) 0.1272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1084	0.1064	0.1073
February	0.1107	0.1070	0.1086
March	0.1127	0.1092	0.1103
April	0.1171	0.1114	0.1149
May	0.1146	0.1134	0.1141
June	0.1176	0.1139	0.1150
July	0.1178	0.1162	0.1172
August	0.1155	0.1130	0.1141
September	0.1152	0.1127	0.1140
October	0.1153	0.1144	0.1149
November	0.1158	0.1133	0.1147
December	0.1157	0.1121	0.1139