YEARLY HIGH
0.5602 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.5523 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5570 BSD

2017 AWG to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.5523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5558 to the December average rate of 0.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5602 was up 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,801 BSD
2016 Average 2,788 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,761 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.80 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5600
0.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to BSD 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 0.5557, compared to 0.5583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 BSD (High: 0.5595 / Low: 0.5523). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BSD (High: 0.5556 / Low: 0.5552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5582) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5582
2016 Avg (August) 0.5577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5595 0.5523 0.5558
February 0.5574 0.5527 0.5552
March 0.5556 0.5552 0.5555
April 0.5556 0.5548 0.5555
May 0.5556 0.5549 0.5554
June 0.5587 0.5554 0.5566
July 0.5587 0.5569 0.5571
August 0.5602 0.5566 0.5582
September 0.5583 0.5566 0.5570
October 0.5587 0.5580 0.5585
November 0.5597 0.5585 0.5596
December 0.5597 0.5582 0.5592