YEARLY HIGH
1.3491 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1924 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2844 SBD

2016 SDG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.1924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1567 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3311 to the December average rate of 1.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3491 was up 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3466, 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 6,745 SBD
2015 Average 6,536 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,962 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3437
1.2035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3058, compared to 1.2631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0761 SBD (High: 1.2938 / Low: 1.2177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SBD (High: 1.2821 / Low: 1.2753).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3311) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+2.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3311
2015 Avg (January) 1.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3491 1.3128 1.3311
February 1.3397 1.3243 1.3320
March 1.3348 1.2898 1.3078
April 1.3128 1.2801 1.3003
May 1.2821 1.2753 1.2804
June 1.3043 1.2797 1.2829
July 1.3059 1.2876 1.2976
August 1.2970 1.2792 1.2873
September 1.3006 1.2756 1.2877
October 1.2938 1.2177 1.2672
November 1.2384 1.2037 1.2238
December 1.2343 1.1924 1.2152