YEARLY HIGH
7.9474 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.6537 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8111 SBD

2017 CUP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CUP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 7.9474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 7.6537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2937 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8566 to the December average rate of 7.7754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.9474 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.2234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,737 SBD
2016 Average 39,567 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 38,269 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,468.30 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.8920
7.7290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUP 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 7.8308, compared to 7.7913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1565 SBD (High: 7.8102 / Low: 7.6537). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 SBD (High: 7.8001 / Low: 7.7456).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1565
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 7.8784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0803 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 7.8784
2016 Avg (May) 7.7982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9411 7.8092 7.8566
February 7.8108 7.7442 7.7817
March 7.8001 7.7456 7.7709
April 7.8707 7.7607 7.8196
May 7.9474 7.8245 7.8784
June 7.9332 7.7940 7.8776
July 7.8862 7.7547 7.8258
August 7.8102 7.6537 7.7426
September 7.8406 7.7152 7.7639
October 7.8485 7.7778 7.8107
November 7.9415 7.7869 7.8296
December 7.8285 7.7370 7.7754