YEARLY HIGH
0.1566 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1415 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1470 SDG

2016 GMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1549 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1566 was down 2.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 783 SDG
2015 Average 732 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 707 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.87 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1561
0.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SDG 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 0.1479, compared to 0.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0139 SDG (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1420). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SDG (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1421).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1549) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+13.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1549
2015 Avg (January) 0.1365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1566 0.1539 0.1549
February 0.1557 0.1540 0.1545
March 0.1558 0.1420 0.1502
April 0.1439 0.1423 0.1430
May 0.1429 0.1421 0.1425
June 0.1439 0.1418 0.1426
July 0.1430 0.1421 0.1425
August 0.1437 0.1415 0.1425
September 0.1441 0.1421 0.1429
October 0.1510 0.1421 0.1451
November 0.1531 0.1485 0.1513
December 0.1530 0.1498 0.1517