YEARLY HIGH
46.3299 MRO
YEARLY LOW
38.2113 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3707 MRO

2016 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 46.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 38.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1186 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0929 to the December average rate of 45.3868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.3299 was up 7.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.0595, 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 231,649 MRO
2015 Average 196,823 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 191,056 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,593.06 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.0374
40.6434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 43.4294, compared to 45.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.1552 MRO (High: 42.3665 / Low: 38.2113). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4935 MRO (High: 45.6703 / Low: 45.1768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.1552
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5973 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 45.3868) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.6261), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7607 (+20.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 45.3868
2015 Avg (December) 37.6261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3665 38.2113 41.0929
February 42.4694 40.4903 42.0785
March 43.9019 42.1234 43.1235
April 44.3414 43.1060 43.5856
May 45.6744 43.9582 45.1080
June 45.8154 44.7905 45.5879
July 45.3409 44.6881 44.9906
August 45.6829 44.9735 45.4189
September 45.8173 45.0319 45.3992
October 45.6703 45.1768 45.4635
November 45.7872 44.5795 45.2127
December 46.3299 44.6022 45.3868