YEARLY HIGH
0.5902 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4849 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5397 SBD

2016 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5006 to the December average rate of 0.5686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5902 was down 14.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,951 SBD
2015 Average 3,093 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,424 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.47 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5763
0.4938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.5174, compared to 0.5620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0531 SBD (High: 0.5471 / Low: 0.4940). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 SBD (High: 0.5332 / Low: 0.5032).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5659) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.36%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5659
2015 Avg (November) 0.5638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5254 0.4849 0.5006
February 0.5332 0.5032 0.5142
March 0.5351 0.5038 0.5188
April 0.5617 0.5184 0.5429
May 0.5471 0.4940 0.5100
June 0.5405 0.4986 0.5178
July 0.5658 0.5337 0.5481
August 0.5860 0.5431 0.5695
September 0.5788 0.5367 0.5570
October 0.5814 0.5497 0.5629
November 0.5902 0.5446 0.5659
December 0.5895 0.5480 0.5686