YEARLY HIGH
9.4709 SDG
YEARLY LOW
7.7350 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5512 SDG

2017 FKP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.4709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 7.7350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7359 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9459 to the December average rate of 9.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4709 was up 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.1061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,354 SDG
2016 Average 41,734 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 38,675 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,679.47 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.1295
7.8383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 8.2878, compared to 8.8145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6426 SDG (High: 8.4047 / Low: 7.7621). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1941 SDG (High: 8.7223 / Low: 8.5282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6426
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0845 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.0219) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.1019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9199 (+11.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 9.0219
2016 Avg (December) 8.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1405 7.7350 7.9459
February 8.3693 7.9509 8.0439
March 8.4047 7.7621 8.1180
April 8.6810 8.2776 8.4501
May 8.7223 8.5282 8.6267
June 8.6815 8.4481 8.5422
July 8.8144 8.5613 8.6770
August 8.8232 8.5411 8.6426
September 9.0766 8.6369 8.9005
October 8.9874 8.7052 8.8173
November 9.0312 8.7113 8.8279
December 9.4709 8.8759 9.0219