YEARLY HIGH
0.1283 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1125 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1203 SBD

2017 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1176 to the December average rate of 0.1217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1283 was down 10.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 642 SBD
2016 Average 629 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 563 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.09 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1271
0.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0131 SBD (High: 0.1283 / Low: 0.1153). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SBD (High: 0.1153 / Low: 0.1129).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1253) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.69%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1253
2016 Avg (June) 0.1244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1201 0.1154 0.1176
February 0.1174 0.1147 0.1163
March 0.1202 0.1125 0.1163
April 0.1153 0.1129 0.1142
May 0.1162 0.1130 0.1146
June 0.1283 0.1153 0.1253
July 0.1270 0.1242 0.1259
August 0.1266 0.1169 0.1219
September 0.1243 0.1211 0.1229
October 0.1246 0.1219 0.1235
November 0.1255 0.1219 0.1237
December 0.1243 0.1205 0.1217