YEARLY HIGH
0.0868 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0763 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0799 LVL

2016 SBD to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0783 to the December average rate of 0.0845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0868 was up 1.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0858, 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 434 LVL
2015 Average 402 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 382 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.41 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0852
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LVL 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0048 LVL (High: 0.0868 / Low: 0.0820). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LVL (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0789).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0845) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+7.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0845
2015 Avg (December) 0.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0794 0.0774 0.0783
February 0.0785 0.0763 0.0774
March 0.0794 0.0778 0.0788
April 0.0794 0.0775 0.0782
May 0.0806 0.0787 0.0797
June 0.0809 0.0793 0.0799
July 0.0810 0.0792 0.0799
August 0.0806 0.0792 0.0799
September 0.0802 0.0789 0.0797
October 0.0812 0.0798 0.0805
November 0.0837 0.0798 0.0818
December 0.0868 0.0820 0.0845