2016 SCR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6407 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5610 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5965 SBD

2016 SCR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.5610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0797 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6227 to the December average rate of 0.5894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6407 was down 3.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,203 SBD

2015 Average 2,957 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,805 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6265

0.5816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SBD 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 0.6003, compared to 0.5928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0664 SBD (High: 0.6329 / Low: 0.5665). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 SBD (High: 0.5983 / Low: 0.5840).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0664

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6227) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0759 (+13.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6227

2015 Avg (January) 0.5469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6407	0.5938	0.6227
February	0.6329	0.5665	0.6070
March	0.6175	0.5839	0.5999
April	0.6261	0.5610	0.5905
May	0.5981	0.5642	0.5854
June	0.6174	0.5825	0.5963
July	0.6175	0.5867	0.5997
August	0.5992	0.5775	0.5912
September	0.5983	0.5840	0.5916
October	0.6013	0.5859	0.5920
November	0.6025	0.5843	0.5928
December	0.6043	0.5739	0.5894