2017 BSD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BSD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BSD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 23476.5907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 20376.2998.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3100.2909 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23082.9485 to the December average rate of 20685.5060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23476.5907 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 23588.0899, 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 STD 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 22656.8171, compared to 20814.6966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1842.1205 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 809.6170 STD (High: 22642.5672 / Low: 21832.9502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 239.6381 STD (High: 20954.2005 / Low: 20714.5624).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 693.6732 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 23082.9485) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22538.3371), the exchange rate shifted by +544.6114 (+2.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23476.5907 | 22779.8037 | 23082.9485 |
| February | 23244.2252 | 22749.9228 | 23034.6431 |
| March | 23298.0012 | 22611.0772 | 22917.5681 |
| April | 23146.5498 | 22470.7500 | 22883.9961 |
| May | 22642.5672 | 21832.9502 | 22190.3229 |
| June | 22009.6454 | 21483.0664 | 21831.4239 |
| July | 21581.1412 | 20790.2500 | 21260.7344 |
| August | 20922.5920 | 20516.5996 | 20745.0680 |
| September | 20820.9104 | 20376.2998 | 20565.9482 |
| October | 20954.2005 | 20714.5624 | 20829.1128 |
| November | 20963.3001 | 20538.1504 | 20801.8102 |
| December | 20799.0989 | 20458.5240 | 20685.5060 |