YEARLY HIGH
14.8134 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.9582 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6284 XPF

2016 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.8134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 12.9582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8551 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4865 to the December average rate of 14.3712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8134 was up 1.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.6194, 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 74,067 XPF
2015 Average 68,514 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 64,791 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,275.74 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.4847
13.1223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XPF 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 13.4371, compared to 13.8196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.8985 XPF (High: 14.8134 / Low: 13.9149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2102 XPF (High: 13.6368 / Low: 13.4266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8985
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2507 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.3712) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.5295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8417 (+6.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.3712
2015 Avg (December) 13.5295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6960 13.3044 13.4865
February 13.4801 12.9582 13.2358
March 13.6288 13.2765 13.4561
April 13.5052 13.1866 13.2867
May 13.7995 13.3132 13.5532
June 13.8497 13.4395 13.6042
July 13.7541 13.5170 13.6481
August 13.7473 13.4432 13.5949
September 13.6368 13.4266 13.5665
October 13.9541 13.5771 13.7706
November 14.2090 13.6299 13.9666
December 14.8134 13.9149 14.3712