YEARLY HIGH
14.1725 SCR
YEARLY LOW
12.9407 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5816 SCR

2017 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 14.1725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 12.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2318 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3775 to the December average rate of 13.9292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.1725 was down 1.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.3533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,863 SCR
2016 Average 66,348 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 64,703 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,159.11 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9844
13.3223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 13.4644, compared to 13.6989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.9576 SCR (High: 14.1725 / Low: 13.2149). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3544 SCR (High: 13.7090 / Low: 13.3546).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9576
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3544

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 0.0726 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 13.8216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4790 (+3.59%).

2017 Avg (November) 13.8216
2016 Avg (November) 13.3426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6088 12.9407 13.3775
February 13.6660 13.1751 13.4492
March 13.6491 12.9774 13.4649
April 13.6842 13.0384 13.4804
May 13.7090 13.3546 13.5434
June 13.9070 13.1545 13.4708
July 13.7840 13.1549 13.5379
August 13.7428 13.1465 13.5760
September 13.7594 13.3910 13.6290
October 14.0610 13.3793 13.6995
November 14.1725 13.2149 13.8216
December 14.0697 13.4153 13.9292