YEARLY HIGH
1217.6813 STD
YEARLY LOW
1136.8597 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1178.2888 STD

2017 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1217.6813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1136.8597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.8216 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1150.3504 to the December average rate of 1204.1573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1217.6813 was up 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1181.4191, 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 6,088,407 STD
2016 Average 5,568,034 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,684,298 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,108.10 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1209.5379
1144.9697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to STD 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 1174.9355, compared to 1181.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1174.9355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1181.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 43.8697 STD (High: 1211.0339 / Low: 1167.1642). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2702 STD (High: 1206.1486 / Low: 1188.8783).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.8697
June Spread (Stable) ±17.2702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 24.9788 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.9788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1204.1573) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1156.9189), the exchange rate shifted by +47.2383 (+4.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 1204.1573
2016 Avg (December) 1156.9189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1171.3353 1136.8597 1150.3504
February 1167.8124 1140.0551 1154.5878
March 1178.5290 1151.1638 1164.4452
April 1200.2911 1166.1039 1184.4843
May 1211.0339 1167.1642 1196.6055
June 1206.1486 1188.8783 1199.1399
July 1191.0576 1153.9695 1174.1612
August 1172.8100 1149.1318 1161.1240
September 1183.9864 1145.9661 1163.9970
October 1214.1226 1177.7154 1196.1556
November 1204.4956 1175.7642 1190.2571
December 1217.6813 1196.8013 1204.1573