2016 SBD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8955 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.7981 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8395 CNY

2016 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.8955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0974 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8062 to the December average rate of 0.8776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8955 was up 8.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8224, 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 4,478 CNY

2015 Average 3,991 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 3,991 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.08 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8848

0.7989

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SBD to CNY 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 0.8211, compared to 0.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8211

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0343 CNY (High: 0.8955 / Low: 0.8612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 CNY (High: 0.8101 / Low: 0.8010).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8776) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+10.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8776

2015 Avg (December) 0.7969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8134	0.7981	0.8062
February	0.8101	0.8010	0.8060
March	0.8258	0.8014	0.8160
April	0.8288	0.8085	0.8169
May	0.8442	0.8301	0.8373
June	0.8521	0.8379	0.8440
July	0.8538	0.8407	0.8460
August	0.8549	0.8421	0.8498
September	0.8592	0.8444	0.8514
October	0.8636	0.8511	0.8578
November	0.8762	0.8582	0.8652
December	0.8955	0.8612	0.8776