YEARLY HIGH
0.6063 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.5616 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5961 AED

2016 SDG to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.6063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6004 to the December average rate of 0.5656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6063 was down 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,032 AED
2015 Average 3,055 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,808 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.68 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6081
0.5617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to AED 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 0.6024, compared to 0.5899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0367 AED (High: 0.6062 / Low: 0.5695). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AED (High: 0.6038 / Low: 0.6023).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.6040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0105 (-1.72%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.6040
2015 Avg (July) 0.6146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6025 0.5953 0.6004
February 0.6041 0.5996 0.6022
March 0.6040 0.6013 0.6026
April 0.6034 0.6012 0.6022
May 0.6038 0.6023 0.6031
June 0.6056 0.6026 0.6037
July 0.6063 0.6007 0.6040
August 0.6052 0.6018 0.6043
September 0.6052 0.5999 0.6034
October 0.6062 0.5695 0.5935
November 0.5784 0.5644 0.5684
December 0.5674 0.5616 0.5656