YEARLY HIGH
15.6036 LRD
YEARLY LOW
13.7487 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4921 LRD

2016 SDG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 15.6036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 13.7487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8548 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9877 to the December average rate of 14.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.6036 was down 2.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.0770, 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 78,018 LRD
2015 Average 71,462 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 68,744 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,274.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.2266
13.7336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to LRD 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 14.3155, compared to 14.6687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 1.0339 LRD (High: 15.1715 / Low: 14.1376). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 LRD (High: 14.8766 / Low: 14.8406).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0339
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.6944 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 15.1022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.2888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8133 (+5.69%).

2016 Avg (August) 15.1022
2015 Avg (August) 14.2888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5963 13.8392 13.9877
February 13.9104 13.7487 13.8580
March 13.9230 13.8617 13.8901
April 14.8662 13.8559 14.4244
May 14.8766 14.8406 14.8593
June 14.9068 14.8356 14.8738
July 14.9090 14.7609 14.8506
August 15.6036 14.8169 15.1022
September 15.1328 14.9461 15.0285
October 15.1715 14.1376 14.7826
November 14.3575 13.9443 14.0881
December 14.4116 13.9520 14.1601