2017 FKP to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 10.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 9.4137.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2180 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7012 to the December average rate of 10.4233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6317 was down 11.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP to SBD 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 9.8582, compared to 10.2731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4149 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6334 SBD (High: 10.6317 / Low: 9.9983). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2095 SBD (High: 10.1472 / Low: 9.9377).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1496 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 10.3401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+0.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9247 | 9.4137 | 9.7012 |
| February | 9.8894 | 9.6290 | 9.7100 |
| March | 9.7628 | 9.4426 | 9.5909 |
| April | 10.1537 | 9.6061 | 9.8854 |
| May | 10.3617 | 10.1002 | 10.1798 |
| June | 10.2556 | 9.9049 | 10.0817 |
| July | 10.2900 | 10.0794 | 10.1808 |
| August | 10.1472 | 9.9377 | 10.0313 |
| September | 10.6317 | 9.9983 | 10.3401 |
| October | 10.5142 | 10.2094 | 10.3101 |
| November | 10.6023 | 10.1922 | 10.3529 |
| December | 10.5610 | 10.3443 | 10.4233 |