2016 SBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8901 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.5806 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7602 ETB

2016 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.8901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.5806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3095 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6091 to the December average rate of 2.8383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8901 was up 7.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6925, 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 14,450 ETB

2015 Average 13,162 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 12,903 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,547.51 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8612

2.5862

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SBD to ETB 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 2.7016, compared to 2.8188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1029 ETB (High: 2.8901 / Low: 2.7872). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 ETB (High: 2.8423 / Low: 2.8137).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1029

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.8383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2311 (+8.86%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.8383

2015 Avg (December) 2.6072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6316	2.5806	2.6091
February	2.6371	2.6038	2.6238
March	2.7282	2.6257	2.6833
April	2.7588	2.6948	2.7184
May	2.8066	2.7637	2.7808
June	2.8081	2.7587	2.7941
July	2.7976	2.7582	2.7822
August	2.8400	2.7970	2.8198
September	2.8407	2.7937	2.8201
October	2.8423	2.8137	2.8306
November	2.8565	2.7856	2.8221
December	2.8901	2.7872	2.8383