YEARLY HIGH
0.2942 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2741 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2846 TOP

2016 SBD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2770 to the December average rate of 0.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2942 was up 3.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2853, 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 1,471 TOP
2015 Average 1,348 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,370 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.33 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2899
0.2759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TOP 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 0.2829, compared to 0.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0131 TOP (High: 0.2942 / Low: 0.2811). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TOP (High: 0.2887 / Low: 0.2852).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2887) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+4.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2887
2015 Avg (December) 0.2770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2822 0.2741 0.2770
February 0.2880 0.2757 0.2802
March 0.2855 0.2782 0.2827
April 0.2874 0.2761 0.2811
May 0.2922 0.2848 0.2888
June 0.2928 0.2840 0.2876
July 0.2903 0.2833 0.2870
August 0.2905 0.2852 0.2887
September 0.2887 0.2852 0.2869
October 0.2884 0.2808 0.2834
November 0.2875 0.2772 0.2831
December 0.2942 0.2811 0.2887