YEARLY HIGH
13.5928 SOS
YEARLY LOW
12.1020 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6492 SOS

2017 GMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.5928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 12.1020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4909 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2711 to the December average rate of 12.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5928 was down 13.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,964 SOS
2016 Average 70,789 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 60,510 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,454.29 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3778
12.0971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SOS 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 12.8790, compared to 12.4194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5528 SOS (High: 13.5928 / Low: 13.0400). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2059 SOS (High: 13.0127 / Low: 12.8068).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5528
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.2711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.6690), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3980 (-15.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.2711
2016 Avg (January) 15.6690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5928 13.0400 13.2711
February 13.3257 12.8826 13.1094
March 13.0127 12.8068 12.9225
April 12.9263 12.7154 12.8201
May 12.7627 12.4719 12.5542
June 12.8244 12.4599 12.5971
July 12.7470 12.4247 12.5572
August 12.7835 12.4360 12.6027
September 12.8183 12.5012 12.6175
October 12.5984 12.1513 12.3117
November 12.5290 12.1190 12.2232
December 12.4895 12.1020 12.2038