2016 XDR to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 11.4662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 10.4087.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0575 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2532 to the December average rate of 10.6268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.4662 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XDR to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.1450, compared to 10.8571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2879 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.4212 SBD (High: 10.8299 / Low: 10.4087). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1395 SBD (High: 10.9105 / Low: 10.7709).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2008 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 11.3294) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4325 (+3.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3576 | 11.1496 | 11.2532 |
| February | 11.4662 | 11.2159 | 11.3294 |
| March | 11.2948 | 11.0080 | 11.1286 |
| April | 11.2758 | 10.9939 | 11.1721 |
| May | 11.1057 | 10.9325 | 10.9987 |
| June | 11.0995 | 10.8534 | 10.9877 |
| July | 11.0499 | 10.8944 | 10.9781 |
| August | 11.0135 | 10.8413 | 10.9380 |
| September | 11.0650 | 10.9002 | 10.9667 |
| October | 10.9105 | 10.7709 | 10.8280 |
| November | 10.9051 | 10.6691 | 10.8049 |
| December | 10.8299 | 10.4087 | 10.6268 |