2016 SDG to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3709.6062 STD

YEARLY LOW

3418.9025 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3592.4453 STD

2016 SDG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3709.6062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 3418.9025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.7038 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3684.3086 to the December average rate of 3584.7065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3709.6062 was down 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 3942.3299, 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 18,548,031 STD

2015 Average 18,359,884 STD

Yearly Trough Low 17,094,512 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,453,518.80 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3701.5084

3495.1108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to STD 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 3600.0604, compared to 3584.8303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3600.0604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3584.8303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 217.4061 STD (High: 3655.0454 / Low: 3437.6394). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.5157 STD (High: 3621.2045 / Low: 3570.6888).

June Spread (Volatile) ±217.4061

September Spread (Stable) ±50.5157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 78.8084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -78.8084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3684.3086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3589.7719), the exchange rate shifted by +94.5366 (+2.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 3684.3086

2015 Avg (January) 3589.7719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3709.6062	3640.6093	3684.3086
February	3701.2069	3587.4735	3629.9610
March	3698.0400	3537.8358	3615.9016
April	3564.8378	3505.0650	3537.0932
May	3614.4604	3489.8403	3553.8052
June	3655.0454	3437.6394	3579.2926
July	3671.3338	3613.4361	3638.8754
August	3640.3457	3552.0126	3596.6420
September	3621.2045	3570.6888	3590.8938
October	3667.5510	3492.9335	3585.5536
November	3574.7741	3418.9025	3512.3106
December	3631.7653	3519.8967	3584.7065