YEARLY HIGH
0.1651 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1529 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1623 BMD

2016 SDG to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.1651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1635 to the December average rate of 0.1540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1651 was down 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1757, 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 825 BMD
2015 Average 832 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 764 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.91 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1656
0.1529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to BMD 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 0.1640, compared to 0.1606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0100 BMD (High: 0.1651 / Low: 0.1551). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BMD (High: 0.1644 / Low: 0.1640).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1644
2015 Avg (July) 0.1673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1641 0.1621 0.1635
February 0.1645 0.1632 0.1640
March 0.1644 0.1637 0.1641
April 0.1643 0.1637 0.1640
May 0.1644 0.1640 0.1642
June 0.1647 0.1641 0.1644
July 0.1651 0.1636 0.1644
August 0.1648 0.1638 0.1645
September 0.1648 0.1633 0.1643
October 0.1651 0.1551 0.1616
November 0.1573 0.1537 0.1547
December 0.1545 0.1529 0.1540