2016 SBD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1789 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1603 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1700 AUD

2016 SBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.1603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1750 to the December average rate of 0.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1789 was down 1.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895 AUD

2015 Average 847 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 802 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.95 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1766

0.1635

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AUD 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 0.1713, compared to 0.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 AUD (High: 0.1786 / Low: 0.1672). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AUD (High: 0.1687 / Low: 0.1651).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+7.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1750

2015 Avg (January) 0.1630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1789	0.1684	0.1750
February	0.1749	0.1700	0.1726
March	0.1723	0.1642	0.1670
April	0.1697	0.1603	0.1646
May	0.1786	0.1672	0.1755
June	0.1775	0.1685	0.1730
July	0.1706	0.1666	0.1682
August	0.1697	0.1660	0.1677
September	0.1708	0.1661	0.1682
October	0.1687	0.1651	0.1675
November	0.1721	0.1641	0.1681
December	0.1776	0.1674	0.1728