2016 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0624 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.6945 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8576 SZL

2016 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3680 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9986 to the December average rate of 1.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0624 was up 5.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9531, 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 10,312 SZL

2015 Average 8,118 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,472 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,839.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0228

1.7328

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SZL 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 1.9349, compared to 1.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1965 SZL (High: 2.0243 / Low: 1.8279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 SZL (High: 1.8191 / Low: 1.7199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1965

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.9986) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4783 (+31.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.9986

2015 Avg (January) 1.5204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0624	1.9033	1.9986
February	1.9873	1.8755	1.9452
March	1.9850	1.8687	1.9278
April	1.9289	1.7802	1.8430
May	2.0243	1.8279	1.9625
June	2.0057	1.8500	1.9320
July	1.8737	1.7673	1.8248
August	1.8414	1.7064	1.7570
September	1.8631	1.7277	1.7962
October	1.8191	1.7199	1.7768
November	1.8363	1.6945	1.7683
December	1.8248	1.6963	1.7590