YEARLY HIGH
0.0744 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0529 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0644 SDG

2017 LRD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 0.0744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0687 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0744 was up 2.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372 SDG
2016 Average 345 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 265 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.31 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0738
0.0518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0700, compared to 0.0588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0165 SDG (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0577). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SDG (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0703).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0719) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+6.84%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0719
2016 Avg (July) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0714 0.0673 0.0687
February 0.0711 0.0677 0.0684
March 0.0715 0.0679 0.0700
April 0.0713 0.0703 0.0710
May 0.0719 0.0704 0.0709
June 0.0719 0.0704 0.0711
July 0.0744 0.0703 0.0719
August 0.0742 0.0577 0.0597
September 0.0583 0.0567 0.0572
October 0.0570 0.0559 0.0564
November 0.0560 0.0532 0.0542
December 0.0559 0.0529 0.0536