YEARLY HIGH
3.9761 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.7689 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8839 SBD

2017 BZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 3.9761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 3.7689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2072 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9092 to the December average rate of 3.8676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9761 was down 3.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,880 SBD
2016 Average 19,793 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,844 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,035.87 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9302
3.8374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to SBD 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 3.8968, compared to 3.8711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1402 SBD (High: 3.9091 / Low: 3.7689). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 SBD (High: 3.8894 / Low: 3.8676).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1402
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8958) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0574 (-1.45%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8958
2016 Avg (November) 3.9532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9541 3.8747 3.9092
February 3.8950 3.8421 3.8716
March 3.8945 3.8462 3.8696
April 3.9183 3.8483 3.8868
May 3.9688 3.8829 3.9212
June 3.9505 3.8761 3.9225
July 3.9240 3.8435 3.8914
August 3.9091 3.7689 3.8451
September 3.8903 3.8210 3.8481
October 3.8894 3.8676 3.8784
November 3.9761 3.8634 3.8958
December 3.8937 3.8491 3.8676