YEARLY HIGH
0.0727 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0641 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0691 SDG

2016 LRD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0715 to the December average rate of 0.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0727 was down 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 364 SDG
2015 Average 350 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 320 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.23 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0728
0.0656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0699, compared to 0.0682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0049 SDG (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0673). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0672).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.66%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0722
2015 Avg (February) 0.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0723 0.0685 0.0715
February 0.0727 0.0719 0.0722
March 0.0721 0.0718 0.0720
April 0.0722 0.0673 0.0694
May 0.0674 0.0672 0.0673
June 0.0674 0.0671 0.0672
July 0.0677 0.0671 0.0673
August 0.0675 0.0641 0.0662
September 0.0669 0.0661 0.0665
October 0.0707 0.0659 0.0677
November 0.0717 0.0697 0.0710
December 0.0717 0.0694 0.0706