YEARLY HIGH
2.0597 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0098 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3789 SBD

2016 SRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 1.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0499 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0395 to the December average rate of 1.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0597 was down 16.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,299 SBD
2015 Average 11,804 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,049 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,249.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1389
0.9465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.6731, compared to 1.0847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2016 SBD (High: 1.5736 / Low: 1.3720). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SBD (High: 1.1241 / Low: 1.1093).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0395) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2676 (-11.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0395
2015 Avg (January) 2.3071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0597 2.0235 2.0395
February 2.0417 2.0247 2.0351
March 2.0367 1.9710 1.9977
April 1.5736 1.3720 1.4927
May 1.4020 1.2064 1.3423
June 1.2139 1.1085 1.1312
July 1.1241 1.1093 1.1175
August 1.1160 1.0650 1.0890
September 1.0947 1.0098 1.0459
October 1.1483 1.0229 1.0873
November 1.1309 1.0762 1.0970
December 1.0949 1.0511 1.0716