2017 MDL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4578 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.3871 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4244 SBD

2017 MDL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.4578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.3871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3916 to the December average rate of 0.4526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4578 was up 10.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,289 SBD

2016 Average 1,990 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,936 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.54 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4589

0.3840

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MDL 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 0.4065, compared to 0.4424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0284 SBD (High: 0.4353 / Low: 0.4069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 SBD (High: 0.4557 / Low: 0.4498).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4480) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0536 (+13.59%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4480

2016 Avg (November) 0.3944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3984	0.3877	0.3916
February	0.3933	0.3871	0.3902
March	0.4003	0.3881	0.3949
April	0.4093	0.3980	0.4048
May	0.4353	0.4069	0.4249
June	0.4361	0.4280	0.4327
July	0.4358	0.4274	0.4322
August	0.4393	0.4244	0.4334
September	0.4461	0.4327	0.4394
October	0.4530	0.4442	0.4485
November	0.4578	0.4407	0.4480
December	0.4557	0.4498	0.4526