YEARLY HIGH
0.3482 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3285 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3414 XCD

2016 SBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.3482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3317 to the December average rate of 0.3424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3482 was down 2.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3589, 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 1,741 XCD
2015 Average 1,719 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,642 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.87 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3481
0.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XCD 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 0.3395, compared to 0.3433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0111 XCD (High: 0.3432 / Low: 0.3322). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XCD (High: 0.3482 / Low: 0.3463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3466) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-0.93%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3466
2015 Avg (May) 0.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3343 0.3285 0.3317
February 0.3341 0.3314 0.3325
March 0.3432 0.3322 0.3389
April 0.3466 0.3376 0.3408
May 0.3482 0.3463 0.3466
June 0.3466 0.3407 0.3463
July 0.3448 0.3407 0.3424
August 0.3471 0.3429 0.3450
September 0.3470 0.3416 0.3443
October 0.3462 0.3422 0.3443
November 0.3449 0.3374 0.3414
December 0.3480 0.3376 0.3424