YEARLY HIGH
4.1971 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.9715 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0761 TWD

2016 SBD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 4.1971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 3.9715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1057 to the December average rate of 4.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1971 was down 0.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2341, 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 20,986 TWD
2015 Average 20,220 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 19,857 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.44 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1897
4.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TWD 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 4.1157, compared to 4.0364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1313 TWD (High: 4.1598 / Low: 4.0286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 TWD (High: 4.0536 / Low: 4.0023).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1313
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

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 0.0774 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.1739) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2049 (+5.16%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.1739
2015 Avg (May) 3.9690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1268 4.0453 4.1057
February 4.1166 4.0567 4.0946
March 4.1374 4.0147 4.0963
April 4.1598 4.0286 4.0792
May 4.1971 4.1361 4.1739
June 4.1819 4.0661 4.1445
July 4.1038 4.0329 4.0670
August 4.0673 3.9899 4.0339
September 4.0633 3.9782 4.0188
October 4.0536 4.0023 4.0258
November 4.0723 3.9715 4.0163
December 4.1167 3.9883 4.0567