YEARLY HIGH
0.0383 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0331 SBD

2016 YER to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0383 was up 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 SBD
2015 Average 183 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 155 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.07 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0385
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 SBD (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0312). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0310).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0379) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+7.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0379
2015 Avg (January) 0.0354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0383 0.0376 0.0379
February 0.0379 0.0376 0.0378
March 0.0378 0.0366 0.0371
April 0.0369 0.0312 0.0331
May 0.0313 0.0310 0.0312
June 0.0317 0.0312 0.0313
July 0.0317 0.0313 0.0316
August 0.0315 0.0311 0.0313
September 0.0316 0.0311 0.0313
October 0.0316 0.0312 0.0314
November 0.0320 0.0313 0.0316
December 0.0320 0.0310 0.0315