YEARLY HIGH
8.9861 SDG
YEARLY LOW
8.3733 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5677 SDG

2016 XDR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 8.9861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 8.3733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6128 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4543 to the December average rate of 8.7448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.9861 was up 1.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8188, 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 44,930 SDG
2015 Average 42,066 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 41,866 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,063.96 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.8666
8.4169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SDG 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 8.5361, compared to 8.5993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.4853 SDG (High: 8.8585 / Low: 8.3733). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 SDG (High: 8.6418 / Low: 8.5629).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4853
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.1048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 8.8291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4053 (+4.81%).

2016 Avg (November) 8.8291
2015 Avg (November) 8.4238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5451 8.4126 8.4543
February 8.5839 8.4115 8.5055
March 8.5945 8.4279 8.5098
April 8.6418 8.5629 8.5917
May 8.6802 8.5330 8.5901
June 8.6691 8.4509 8.5651
July 8.5226 8.4073 8.4603
August 8.5724 8.4552 8.4970
September 8.5720 8.4742 8.5167
October 8.8585 8.3733 8.5479
November 8.9861 8.7556 8.8291
December 8.9015 8.6739 8.7448