YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 SBD

2016 CDF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0089 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 SBD
2015 Average 42 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 33 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.32 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0090
0.0066
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CDF 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 SBD (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0084).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0088) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+6.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0088
2015 Avg (January) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
February 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
March 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0084 0.0084 0.0084
June 0.0086 0.0081 0.0083
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
August 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
October 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0086 0.0070 0.0080
December 0.0070 0.0066 0.0068