YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 SDG

2016 YER to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0285 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0287 was down 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0295, 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 144 SDG
2015 Average 140 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 121 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.62 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0289
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0266, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0041 SDG (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0243).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0285) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0285
2015 Avg (January) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0287 0.0283 0.0285
February 0.0285 0.0283 0.0284
March 0.0284 0.0283 0.0284
April 0.0284 0.0243 0.0255
May 0.0244 0.0243 0.0244
June 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244
July 0.0245 0.0242 0.0243
August 0.0244 0.0243 0.0243
September 0.0245 0.0243 0.0243
October 0.0258 0.0242 0.0248
November 0.0260 0.0254 0.0258
December 0.0261 0.0259 0.0260