YEARLY HIGH
115.9348 KPW
YEARLY LOW
109.4326 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7471 KPW

2016 SBD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 115.9348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 109.4326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5022 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.5313 to the December average rate of 114.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 115.9348 was down 3.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 119.5527, 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 579,674 KPW
2015 Average 572,748 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 547,163 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,510.99 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

115.8964
110.0436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KPW 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 113.0736, compared to 114.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.0736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.6661 KPW (High: 114.3588 / Low: 110.6927). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5885 KPW (High: 115.9348 / Low: 115.3463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6661
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5885

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 1.2578 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 115.4086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 116.5815), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1729 (-1.01%).

2016 Avg (May) 115.4086
2015 Avg (May) 116.5815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 111.4127 109.4326 110.5313
February 111.3450 110.4006 110.7813
March 114.3588 110.6927 112.9143
April 115.3942 112.4028 113.4912
May 115.9348 115.3463 115.4086
June 115.4173 113.4359 115.3147
July 114.8101 113.4358 114.0569
August 115.7550 114.3594 115.0191
September 115.7103 113.8866 114.8198
October 115.4616 114.0890 114.7734
November 115.0346 112.5127 113.7981
December 115.9122 112.5577 114.0567