YEARLY HIGH
0.0374 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0354 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0365 SBD

2016 SYP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0370 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0374 was down 12.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187 SBD
2015 Average 202 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 177 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.26 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0372
0.0354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0363, compared to 0.0367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0354).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-9.84%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0370
2015 Avg (November) 0.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0374 0.0367 0.0370
February 0.0371 0.0368 0.0370
March 0.0370 0.0358 0.0363
April 0.0365 0.0355 0.0361
May 0.0356 0.0354 0.0355
June 0.0366 0.0356 0.0356
July 0.0367 0.0363 0.0365
August 0.0366 0.0362 0.0364
September 0.0369 0.0363 0.0366
October 0.0369 0.0364 0.0366
November 0.0374 0.0366 0.0370
December 0.0374 0.0364 0.0370