2016 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7826 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.5609 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6772 SCR

2016 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.7826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2217 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6065 to the December average rate of 1.6968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7826 was down 5.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8819, 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 8,913 SCR

2015 Average 8,474 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 7,804 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,108.43 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7189

1.5963

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.6673, compared to 1.6871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1854 SCR (High: 1.7826 / Low: 1.5972). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 SCR (High: 1.7123 / Low: 1.6714).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1854

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.6951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0529 (-3.02%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.6951

2015 Avg (April) 1.7480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6840	1.5609	1.6065
February	1.7652	1.5801	1.6487
March	1.7128	1.6195	1.6673
April	1.7826	1.5972	1.6951
May	1.7725	1.6719	1.7087
June	1.7168	1.6197	1.6773
July	1.7045	1.6194	1.6677
August	1.7315	1.6690	1.6916
September	1.7123	1.6714	1.6905
October	1.7066	1.6631	1.6893
November	1.7114	1.6597	1.6871
December	1.7425	1.6548	1.6968