YEARLY HIGH
6.2612 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.7136 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9897 SBD

2017 AUD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 6.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.7136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5475 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8584 to the December average rate of 5.9497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.2612 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,306 SBD
2016 Average 29,422 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,568 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,737.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.2212
5.8223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 5.9083, compared to 6.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2917 SBD (High: 6.2444 / Low: 5.9527). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0849 SBD (High: 6.0060 / Low: 5.9211).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2917
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.1879) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2428 (+4.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.1879
2016 Avg (September) 5.9451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9645 5.7136 5.8584
February 6.0060 5.9211 5.9661
March 5.9997 5.8450 5.9233
April 5.9542 5.8228 5.8961
May 5.9271 5.7678 5.8555
June 6.0537 5.8423 5.9503
July 6.2444 5.9527 6.1072
August 6.2059 6.0633 6.1288
September 6.2612 6.1140 6.1879
October 6.1665 5.9808 6.0847
November 6.0493 5.9088 5.9684
December 6.0615 5.8314 5.9497