2017 BSD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |