YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.2181 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2266 AWG

2016 SBD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2202 to the December average rate of 0.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2318 was down 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2378, 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 1,159 AWG
2015 Average 1,141 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,090 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.62 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2308
0.2193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AWG 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 0.2253, compared to 0.2280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0075 AWG (High: 0.2318 / Low: 0.2243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AWG (High: 0.2310 / Low: 0.2294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+2.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2276
2015 Avg (December) 0.2214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2220 0.2181 0.2202
February 0.2218 0.2200 0.2207
March 0.2279 0.2205 0.2250
April 0.2300 0.2240 0.2261
May 0.2310 0.2294 0.2298
June 0.2300 0.2260 0.2297
July 0.2287 0.2261 0.2272
August 0.2306 0.2278 0.2292
September 0.2301 0.2265 0.2286
October 0.2299 0.2274 0.2287
November 0.2292 0.2242 0.2268
December 0.2318 0.2243 0.2276