YEARLY HIGH
23.8313 GMD
YEARLY LOW
21.2248 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9044 GMD

2017 BBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.8313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 21.2248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6065 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7673 to the December average rate of 23.7627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.8313 was up 10.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.6237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119,156 GMD
2016 Average 104,964 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 106,124 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,032.33 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

23.9622
21.5677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GMD 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 22.4780, compared to 23.3309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.9438 GMD (High: 22.1686 / Low: 21.2248). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 GMD (High: 23.0375 / Low: 22.9875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9438
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0603 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 23.7627) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.3773), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3854 (+11.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 23.7627
2016 Avg (December) 21.3773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1686 21.2248 21.7673
February 22.3500 21.7397 22.0884
March 22.6250 22.2500 22.3663
April 22.7000 22.5000 22.6073
May 23.1300 22.7500 23.0496
June 23.1125 22.9250 22.9893
July 23.0375 22.9875 23.0120
August 23.1250 22.6250 22.9558
September 23.0750 22.9375 23.0228
October 23.7600 23.0175 23.5365
November 23.7917 23.6250 23.6953
December 23.8313 23.7000 23.7627