2017 GMD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |