YEARLY HIGH
0.0262 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0216 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 SBD

2016 MRO to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0262 was down 5.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131 SBD
2015 Average 127 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 108 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.93 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0246
0.0217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0231, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 SBD (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0219).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0244) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-6.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0244
2015 Avg (January) 0.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0236 0.0244
February 0.0247 0.0235 0.0238
March 0.0237 0.0228 0.0232
April 0.0232 0.0226 0.0229
May 0.0227 0.0219 0.0222
June 0.0223 0.0218 0.0219
July 0.0224 0.0221 0.0222
August 0.0222 0.0219 0.0220
September 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
October 0.0221 0.0219 0.0220
November 0.0224 0.0218 0.0221
December 0.0224 0.0216 0.0220