2016 SBD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1051.6150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 989.3988.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.2162 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1000.2961 to the December average rate of 1033.9839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1051.6150 was down 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 1078.7073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SBD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1020.3066, compared to 1032.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8938 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 34.2126 LAK (High: 1051.6150 / Low: 1017.4025). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5831 LAK (High: 1046.4409 / Low: 1038.8578).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.4706 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1033.9839) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1005.6309), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3530 (+2.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1010.9452 | 989.3988 | 1000.2961 |
| February | 1008.4537 | 991.7893 | 999.9490 |
| March | 1033.0745 | 1003.4212 | 1019.7230 |
| April | 1040.5722 | 1007.1427 | 1022.6255 |
| May | 1046.4409 | 1038.8578 | 1040.8555 |
| June | 1041.8153 | 1020.6883 | 1038.3904 |
| July | 1032.3906 | 1018.6155 | 1024.9198 |
| August | 1041.0552 | 1026.7126 | 1034.0319 |
| September | 1040.1961 | 1023.7952 | 1032.8182 |
| October | 1038.7185 | 1029.3632 | 1035.5298 |
| November | 1045.0546 | 1019.7714 | 1031.9185 |
| December | 1051.6150 | 1017.4025 | 1033.9839 |