YEARLY HIGH
60.9798 KMF
YEARLY LOW
53.5644 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0643 KMF

2016 SBD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 60.9798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 53.5644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4154 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4664 to the December average rate of 59.1854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 60.9798 was up 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 60.1247, 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 304,899 KMF
2015 Average 282,251 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 267,822 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,076.78 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

59.6462
54.1166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KMF 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 55.2393, compared to 56.8894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.2380 KMF (High: 60.9798 / Low: 57.7418). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0696 KMF (High: 56.5557 / Low: 55.4861).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2380
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 59.1854) against the same month in 2015 (average: 55.5499), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6355 (+6.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 59.1854
2015 Avg (December) 55.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.5590 54.3204 55.4664
February 55.6308 53.5644 54.5774
March 56.0273 54.6234 55.5053
April 55.5048 54.2660 54.7327
May 56.8090 54.8779 55.5955
June 56.4014 54.4133 55.5583
July 56.6791 54.7181 55.4593
August 57.2798 55.8198 56.7030
September 56.5557 55.4861 56.0626
October 57.3040 56.0254 56.5109
November 58.6191 56.1179 57.4152
December 60.9798 57.7418 59.1854