YEARLY HIGH
0.2596 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2423 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2527 BZD

2016 SBD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.2423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2450 to the December average rate of 0.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2596 was down 2.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2662, 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 1,298 BZD
2015 Average 1,273 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,212 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.35 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2578
0.2439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BZD 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 0.2510, compared to 0.2543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0098 BZD (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2497). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BZD (High: 0.2579 / Low: 0.2556).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+3.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2541
2015 Avg (December) 0.2462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2470 0.2423 0.2450
February 0.2474 0.2440 0.2456
March 0.2536 0.2450 0.2503
April 0.2558 0.2491 0.2516
May 0.2579 0.2556 0.2565
June 0.2582 0.2530 0.2567
July 0.2552 0.2519 0.2535
August 0.2571 0.2539 0.2554
September 0.2574 0.2530 0.2551
October 0.2560 0.2529 0.2549
November 0.2565 0.2495 0.2530
December 0.2596 0.2497 0.2541