YEARLY HIGH
7.0862 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.4887 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7908 SCR

2017 BBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 7.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 6.4887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5976 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6874 to the December average rate of 6.9646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0862 was down 1.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1766, 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 35,431 SCR
2016 Average 33,170 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 32,443 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,987.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9923
6.6597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SCR 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 6.7322, compared to 6.8494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4788 SCR (High: 7.0862 / Low: 6.6074). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1772 SCR (High: 6.8545 / Low: 6.6773).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4788
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.9108) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.6713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2395 (+3.59%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.9108
2016 Avg (November) 6.6713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7915 6.5038 6.6874
February 6.8330 6.5840 6.7262
March 6.8246 6.4887 6.7325
April 6.8421 6.5192 6.7402
May 6.8545 6.6773 6.7717
June 6.9535 6.5773 6.7354
July 6.8920 6.5775 6.7689
August 6.8714 6.5733 6.7880
September 6.8797 6.6955 6.8145
October 7.0305 6.6897 6.8498
November 7.0862 6.6074 6.9108
December 7.0348 6.7076 6.9646