YEARLY HIGH
0.3302 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3058 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3246 BBD

2016 SDG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.3302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3269 to the December average rate of 0.3084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3302 was down 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,651 BBD
2015 Average 1,664 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,529 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.83 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3311
0.3063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to BBD 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 0.3280, compared to 0.3213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0200 BBD (High: 0.3301 / Low: 0.3101). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.3287 / Low: 0.3279).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.3289) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.3289
2015 Avg (July) 0.3346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3281 0.3242 0.3269
February 0.3290 0.3265 0.3279
March 0.3289 0.3274 0.3281
April 0.3286 0.3273 0.3279
May 0.3287 0.3279 0.3284
June 0.3295 0.3281 0.3287
July 0.3302 0.3271 0.3289
August 0.3296 0.3277 0.3290
September 0.3295 0.3267 0.3286
October 0.3301 0.3101 0.3232
November 0.3147 0.3073 0.3095
December 0.3097 0.3058 0.3084