YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1098 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1201 GBP

2016 SDG to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1135 to the December average rate of 0.1234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1350 was up 15.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1165, 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 675 GBP
2015 Average 544 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 549 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.78 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1326
0.1114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GBP 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0147 GBP (High: 0.1245 / Low: 0.1098). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1118).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1309) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+22.17%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1309
2015 Avg (October) 0.1071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1159 0.1098 0.1135
February 0.1183 0.1124 0.1146
March 0.1173 0.1132 0.1150
April 0.1165 0.1123 0.1147
May 0.1144 0.1118 0.1132
June 0.1245 0.1098 0.1158
July 0.1275 0.1231 0.1250
August 0.1278 0.1234 0.1257
September 0.1267 0.1228 0.1250
October 0.1350 0.1259 0.1309
November 0.1285 0.1221 0.1243
December 0.1260 0.1211 0.1234