2017 ALL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ALL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ALL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 5.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.4379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8563 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5050 to the December average rate of 5.1527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2943 was up 4.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ALL to SOS 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 4.6407, compared to 5.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4763 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2444 SOS (High: 4.9076 / Low: 4.6632). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1204 SOS (High: 4.6197 / Low: 4.4992).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.1600) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3840 (+8.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5584 | 4.4379 | 4.5050 |
| February | 4.6197 | 4.4992 | 4.5436 |
| March | 4.6462 | 4.4990 | 4.5665 |
| April | 4.6883 | 4.5233 | 4.5845 |
| May | 4.9076 | 4.6632 | 4.7596 |
| June | 4.9795 | 4.8387 | 4.8850 |
| July | 5.1132 | 4.9333 | 5.0245 |
| August | 5.2943 | 5.1083 | 5.1600 |
| September | 5.2842 | 5.0846 | 5.1793 |
| October | 5.1689 | 5.0263 | 5.0922 |
| November | 5.2298 | 5.0286 | 5.0935 |
| December | 5.2843 | 5.0763 | 5.1527 |