YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0217 SBD

2017 MRO to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0225 was down 13.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 SBD
2016 Average 113 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 105 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0221
0.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0218, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0213). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0218).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0221) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.25%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0221
2016 Avg (November) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
February 0.0218 0.0215 0.0217
March 0.0218 0.0215 0.0216
April 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217
May 0.0221 0.0217 0.0219
June 0.0221 0.0216 0.0219
July 0.0219 0.0213 0.0217
August 0.0216 0.0211 0.0213
September 0.0215 0.0211 0.0212
October 0.0220 0.0213 0.0216
November 0.0225 0.0219 0.0221
December 0.0220 0.0218 0.0219