2016 SDG to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

183.9794 CDF

YEARLY LOW

140.9171 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.9035 CDF

2016 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 183.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 140.9171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.0622 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.5070 to the December average rate of 179.3842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 183.9794 was up 12.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 163.1605, 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 919,897 CDF

2015 Average 770,420 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 704,586 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,311.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

182.1720

148.7192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CDF 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 152.4521, compared to 161.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.4521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 35.6187 CDF (High: 176.5358 / Low: 140.9171). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8132 CDF (High: 152.7364 / Low: 151.9232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±35.6187

May Spread (Stable) ±0.8132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.3967 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 179.3842) against the same month in 2015 (average: 150.6689), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7153 (+19.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 179.3842

2015 Avg (December) 150.6689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.2411	149.8362	151.5070
February	152.6532	151.4896	152.2012
March	152.6616	151.1280	152.0733
April	152.5382	151.6686	152.1680
May	152.7364	151.9232	152.3425
June	158.1249	149.5601	154.4209
July	161.2437	155.0336	156.4976
August	161.7791	159.5846	160.6849
September	161.1748	158.5355	160.3826
October	161.2023	149.7952	156.9859
November	176.5358	140.9171	154.1937
December	183.9794	174.7425	179.3842