2016 SBD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1805 LRD

YEARLY LOW

10.2926 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2921 LRD

2016 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 12.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 10.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8879 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5095 to the December average rate of 11.6533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.1805 was up 0.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.1557, 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 60,903 LRD

2015 Average 54,676 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 51,463 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,439.48 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.8650

10.2710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 10.9713, compared to 11.6129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8850 LRD (High: 11.5494 / Low: 10.6644). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0569 LRD (High: 11.6579 / Low: 11.6010).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8850

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 11.7321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8418 (+7.73%).

2016 Avg (August) 11.7321

2015 Avg (August) 10.8903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9930	10.2940	10.5095
February	10.4938	10.2926	10.4038
March	10.7595	10.4125	10.6222
April	11.5494	10.6644	11.0926
May	11.6579	11.6010	11.6052
June	11.6059	11.3740	11.5944
July	11.5117	11.4066	11.4447
August	12.1805	11.4666	11.7321
September	11.7627	11.5480	11.6713
October	11.8016	11.4417	11.6642
November	11.6621	11.3462	11.5118
December	11.9757	11.3507	11.6533