2016 SBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 78.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 69.3119.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3702 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.0124 to the December average rate of 72.6108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.6821 was down 17.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 95.9190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SBD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.3280, compared to 73.6708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6572 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.9648 SOS (High: 74.2767 / Low: 69.3119). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1093 SOS (High: 76.0161 / Low: 74.9068).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1408 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 77.4669) against the same month in 2015 (average: 90.6129), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1460 (-14.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.9113 | 74.9699 | 76.0124 |
| February | 76.0161 | 74.9068 | 75.4310 |
| March | 78.1430 | 74.9523 | 76.8127 |
| April | 78.5654 | 75.6874 | 76.9188 |
| May | 78.6821 | 75.8289 | 77.4669 |
| June | 76.9468 | 73.4998 | 75.3261 |
| July | 74.9015 | 72.7555 | 73.7993 |
| August | 75.0058 | 73.4495 | 74.4271 |
| September | 75.0257 | 73.5330 | 74.4336 |
| October | 75.1953 | 72.6661 | 74.1384 |
| November | 74.2767 | 69.3119 | 72.6156 |
| December | 74.5514 | 70.3363 | 72.6108 |