YEARLY HIGH
5.5792 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.7389 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1166 SDG

2017 CAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.5792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 4.7389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8404 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8706 to the December average rate of 5.2760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5792 was up 12.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9502, 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 27,896 SDG
2016 Average 23,277 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 23,694 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,201.93 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4928
4.8140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SDG 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 4.9342, compared to 5.2990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4067 SDG (High: 5.5792 / Low: 5.1725). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0882 SDG (High: 5.2653 / Low: 5.1771).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4067
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1334 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.2760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4120 (+8.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.2760
2016 Avg (December) 4.8639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9369 4.8037 4.8706
February 5.1309 4.8247 4.9197
March 5.0298 4.7389 4.9142
April 5.0422 4.8967 4.9741
May 4.9783 4.8323 4.9109
June 5.1410 4.9205 5.0155
July 5.3624 5.1359 5.2536
August 5.3528 5.2213 5.2922
September 5.5407 5.3481 5.4362
October 5.3751 5.1744 5.3028
November 5.2653 5.1771 5.2334
December 5.5792 5.1725 5.2760