2016 SBD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0001 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.9503 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9810 HKD

2016 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.9503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9554 to the December average rate of 0.9833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0001 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0299, 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 5,001 HKD

2015 Average 4,934 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 4,751 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.23 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9997

0.9514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to HKD 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 0.9759, compared to 0.9862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0307 HKD (High: 0.9855 / Low: 0.9549). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 HKD (High: 0.9994 / Low: 0.9947).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9833) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+2.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9833

2015 Avg (December) 0.9573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9596	0.9503	0.9554
February	0.9636	0.9537	0.9580
March	0.9855	0.9549	0.9736
April	0.9949	0.9689	0.9781
May	0.9994	0.9947	0.9956
June	0.9964	0.9779	0.9946
July	0.9896	0.9780	0.9831
August	0.9974	0.9860	0.9912
September	0.9972	0.9819	0.9896
October	0.9949	0.9832	0.9892
November	0.9914	0.9697	0.9808
December	1.0001	0.9701	0.9833