YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1194 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1245 CHF

2016 SBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1236 to the December average rate of 0.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1323 was down 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1352, 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 661 CHF
2015 Average 612 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 597 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.32 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1300
0.1208
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SBD to CHF 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 0.1233, compared to 0.1256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0061 CHF (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1194). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CHF (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1243).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1293) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+5.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1293
2015 Avg (December) 0.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1258 0.1221 0.1236
February 0.1255 0.1194 0.1220
March 0.1252 0.1214 0.1231
April 0.1243 0.1203 0.1216
May 0.1276 0.1224 0.1255
June 0.1270 0.1228 0.1242
July 0.1256 0.1228 0.1243
August 0.1254 0.1225 0.1242
September 0.1254 0.1230 0.1243
October 0.1266 0.1243 0.1257
November 0.1280 0.1231 0.1260
December 0.1323 0.1263 0.1293