YEARLY HIGH
1.1184 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.0157 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0613 NOK

2016 SBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 1.0157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1027 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0821 to the December average rate of 1.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1184 was up 1.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1003, 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 5,592 NOK
2015 Average 5,130 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 5,079 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.39 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0914
1.0326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NOK 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 1.0601, compared to 1.0625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0687 NOK (High: 1.1184 / Low: 1.0496). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 NOK (High: 1.0712 / Low: 1.0498).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0865) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+1.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0865
2015 Avg (December) 1.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1075 1.0596 1.0821
February 1.0712 1.0498 1.0592
March 1.0748 1.0444 1.0622
April 1.0551 1.0157 1.0375
May 1.0732 1.0290 1.0563
June 1.0955 1.0396 1.0637
July 1.0849 1.0505 1.0731
August 1.0835 1.0463 1.0614
September 1.0629 1.0236 1.0481
October 1.0539 1.0218 1.0410
November 1.0842 1.0369 1.0649
December 1.1184 1.0496 1.0865