YEARLY HIGH
47.6625 GMD
YEARLY LOW
42.5537 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.8115 GMD

2017 BSD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 47.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 42.5537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1088 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5539 to the December average rate of 47.5254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.6625 was up 10.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.2473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238,313 GMD
2016 Average 209,950 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 212,769 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,544.00 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.9226
43.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 44.9612, compared to 46.6617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.8172 GMD (High: 44.3709 / Low: 42.5537). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 GMD (High: 46.0750 / Low: 45.9750).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8172
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 0.1206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 47.5254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.8062), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7192 (+11.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 47.5254
2016 Avg (December) 42.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3709 42.5537 43.5539
February 44.7000 43.5221 44.1883
March 45.2500 44.5000 44.7327
April 45.4000 45.0000 45.2146
May 46.2600 45.5000 46.0992
June 46.2250 45.8500 45.9786
July 46.0750 45.9750 46.0240
August 46.2500 45.2500 45.9116
September 46.1500 45.8750 46.0456
October 47.5200 46.0350 47.0729
November 47.5833 47.2500 47.3907
December 47.6625 47.4000 47.5254