YEARLY HIGH
0.6323 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5390 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5875 SBD

2017 NAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0934 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5802 to the December average rate of 0.5929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6323 was up 7.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,162 SBD
2016 Average 2,699 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,695 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6171
0.5503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.5931, compared to 0.5820 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) 0.5931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0635 SBD (High: 0.6323 / Low: 0.5689). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 SBD (High: 0.5937 / Low: 0.5708).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0635
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5929) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+4.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5929
2016 Avg (December) 0.5690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5937 0.5708 0.5802
February 0.6009 0.5770 0.5894
March 0.6257 0.5787 0.6022
April 0.6063 0.5575 0.5808
May 0.6122 0.5751 0.5947
June 0.6228 0.5983 0.6115
July 0.6091 0.5812 0.5968
August 0.6015 0.5705 0.5853
September 0.6015 0.5754 0.5903
October 0.5869 0.5497 0.5707
November 0.5744 0.5390 0.5558
December 0.6323 0.5689 0.5929