YEARLY HIGH
6.4192 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.6894 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0233 SBD

2017 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 6.4192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 5.6894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7298 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9466 to the December average rate of 6.0952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4192 was up 1.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,096 SBD
2016 Average 29,873 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,447 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,649.08 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3670
5.7430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.8708, compared to 6.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2320 SBD (High: 6.0731 / Low: 5.8411). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0786 SBD (High: 5.8352 / Low: 5.7567).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2320
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.3150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3276 (+5.47%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.3150
2016 Avg (September) 5.9874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0203 5.8743 5.9466
February 5.9860 5.8430 5.9386
March 5.8352 5.7567 5.8065
April 5.9194 5.7386 5.8187
May 5.8917 5.6894 5.7950
June 6.0731 5.8411 5.9192
July 6.2449 6.0511 6.1638
August 6.2606 6.0422 6.1429
September 6.4192 6.2311 6.3150
October 6.2882 6.0563 6.2007
November 6.2469 6.0592 6.1373
December 6.1779 6.0108 6.0952