YEARLY HIGH
34.8379 SOS
YEARLY LOW
28.4318 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4676 SOS

2017 MDL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 34.8379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 28.4318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4061 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8036 to the December average rate of 33.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.8379 was up 10.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.5460, 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 174,190 SOS
2016 Average 149,245 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 142,159 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,030.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.2592
28.3077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to SOS 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 30.0402, compared to 32.8951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.3051 SOS (High: 32.4482 / Low: 30.1431). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5236 SOS (High: 30.2183 / Low: 29.6947).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3051
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1323 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 33.7632) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.4756), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2876 (+18.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 33.7632
2016 Avg (December) 28.4756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1165 28.4318 28.8036
February 29.3328 28.7866 29.0340
March 29.9259 28.8781 29.3730
April 30.2183 29.6947 30.0035
May 32.4482 30.1431 31.2137
June 32.2546 31.5206 31.8136
July 32.3435 31.5773 31.9176
August 33.1635 32.0158 32.3841
September 33.4904 32.5022 32.8822
October 34.0371 32.8590 33.2778
November 33.8638 32.6345 33.1455
December 34.8379 33.3896 33.7632