YEARLY HIGH
151.5880 CDF
YEARLY LOW
112.8485 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.3510 CDF

2016 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 151.5880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 112.8485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7395 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.8240 to the December average rate of 147.6358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 151.5880 was up 23.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 123.2250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 757,940 CDF
2015 Average 589,441 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 564,242 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,697.49 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

151.0170
110.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CDF 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 116.7940, compared to 127.9081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.7940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.9081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.7407 CDF (High: 143.3875 / Low: 115.6468). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9807 CDF (High: 119.6824 / Low: 118.7018).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.7407
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6885 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 147.6358) against the same month in 2015 (average: 114.4441), the exchange rate shifted by +33.1918 (+29.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 147.6358
2015 Avg (December) 114.4441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.7860 112.8485 113.8240
February 114.8420 113.6895 114.2641
March 117.9654 113.7872 116.2958
April 118.6756 115.7750 117.0270
May 119.6824 118.7018 118.9805
June 123.1555 116.7575 120.3725
July 123.6832 119.3249 120.6049
August 125.8594 123.4323 124.8262
September 125.6539 123.3155 124.5546
October 125.4676 121.5925 123.8661
November 143.3875 115.6468 125.9607
December 151.5880 142.0116 147.6358