YEARLY HIGH
0.3452 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3246 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3328 SBD

2017 HNL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.3246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3366 to the December average rate of 0.3290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3452 was down 5.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,726 SBD
2016 Average 1,738 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,623 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.22 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3373
0.3282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.3339, compared to 0.3317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0146 SBD (High: 0.3452 / Low: 0.3306). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.3316 / Low: 0.3274).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-7.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3366
2016 Avg (January) 0.3630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3452 0.3306 0.3366
February 0.3331 0.3282 0.3305
March 0.3338 0.3290 0.3308
April 0.3364 0.3303 0.3336
May 0.3413 0.3325 0.3359
June 0.3397 0.3323 0.3363
July 0.3378 0.3304 0.3344
August 0.3367 0.3246 0.3317
September 0.3347 0.3277 0.3313
October 0.3349 0.3296 0.3324
November 0.3378 0.3290 0.3316
December 0.3316 0.3274 0.3290