YEARLY HIGH
0.1049 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0832 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0936 GBP

2016 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0853 to the December average rate of 0.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1049 was up 19.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0880, 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 524 GBP
2015 Average 416 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 416 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.19 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1051
0.0835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0877, compared to 0.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0112 GBP (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0858). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0893 / Low: 0.0872).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1033) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+26.07%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1033
2015 Avg (October) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0864 0.0832 0.0853
February 0.0885 0.0842 0.0860
March 0.0899 0.0864 0.0880
April 0.0908 0.0863 0.0882
May 0.0893 0.0872 0.0884
June 0.0970 0.0858 0.0903
July 0.0985 0.0952 0.0964
August 0.0996 0.0952 0.0976
September 0.0987 0.0951 0.0971
October 0.1049 0.0987 0.1033
November 0.1040 0.0999 0.1016
December 0.1040 0.0985 0.1016