YEARLY HIGH
11.4662 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.4087 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0010 SBD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,331 SBD
2015 Average 54,986 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 52,044 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,287.62 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.3997
10.5565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4212
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (February) 11.3294
2015 Avg (February) 10.8969

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