YEARLY HIGH
0.2436 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1640 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2049 CDF

2016 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.2436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2234 to the December average rate of 0.2106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2436 was down 1.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SLL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,218 CDF
2015 Average 1,121 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 820 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.83 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2414
0.1662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2293, compared to 0.1805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0626 CDF (High: 0.2436 / Low: 0.1810). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CDF (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2343).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.2274) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+4.34%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.2274
2015 Avg (June) 0.2179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2253 0.2205 0.2234
February 0.2277 0.2250 0.2266
March 0.2321 0.2266 0.2291
April 0.2354 0.2325 0.2340
May 0.2365 0.2343 0.2351
June 0.2436 0.1810 0.2274
July 0.1769 0.1708 0.1724
August 0.1777 0.1733 0.1757
September 0.1756 0.1723 0.1733
October 0.1745 0.1705 0.1728
November 0.2050 0.1640 0.1782
December 0.2169 0.2039 0.2106