YEARLY HIGH
3028.5080 STD
YEARLY LOW
2679.3488 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2798.4195 STD

2016 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 3028.5080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2679.3488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 349.1591 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2767.9680 to the December average rate of 2950.1568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3028.5080 was up 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 2986.0967, 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 15,142,540 STD
2015 Average 14,046,629 STD
Yearly Trough Low 13,396,744 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,745,795.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2973.1486
2697.2463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2757.3107, compared to 2839.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 82.2176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2757.3107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2839.5283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 170.2447 STD (High: 2849.5935 / Low: 2679.3488). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.0131 STD (High: 2804.4858 / Low: 2757.4727).

June Spread (Volatile) ±170.2447
September Spread (Stable) ±47.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 44.6517 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.6517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2950.1568) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2775.5640), the exchange rate shifted by +174.5928 (+6.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 2950.1568
2015 Avg (December) 2775.5640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2810.6866 2731.4190 2767.9680
February 2766.9634 2688.7223 2725.1433
March 2802.9917 2724.2859 2764.8898
April 2773.8408 2692.0657 2720.2382
May 2821.1198 2725.1789 2775.5252
June 2849.5935 2679.3488 2790.0994
July 2827.2985 2779.0274 2804.3232
August 2823.0327 2761.8211 2793.9975
September 2804.4858 2757.4727 2788.7040
October 2868.3622 2773.8799 2829.9454
November 2919.4761 2798.3488 2870.0430
December 3028.5080 2875.0007 2950.1568