YEARLY HIGH
2.6510 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.1151 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3618 MXN

2016 SBD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.6510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.1151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5359 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2138 to the December average rate of 2.6014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6510 was up 22.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1610, 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 13,255 MXN
2015 Average 10,094 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 10,576 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,679.42 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6410
2.1656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MXN 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 2.2698, compared to 2.4538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3147 MXN (High: 2.6510 / Low: 2.3363). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0618 MXN (High: 2.2417 / Low: 2.1799).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3147
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.5400) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4545 (+21.80%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.5400
2015 Avg (November) 2.0854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2762 2.1151 2.2138
February 2.3419 2.2305 2.2723
March 2.2417 2.1799 2.2111
April 2.2795 2.1605 2.2052
May 2.3712 2.2048 2.3250
June 2.4489 2.3169 2.3913
July 2.3931 2.3221 2.3543
August 2.4124 2.3116 2.3623
September 2.5341 2.3400 2.4495
October 2.4841 2.3599 2.4154
November 2.6510 2.3363 2.5400
December 2.6241 2.5415 2.6014