YEARLY HIGH
5.8408 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.3079 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5532 SBD

2017 NZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 5.8408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 5.3079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5329 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5953 to the December average rate of 5.4174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8408 was down 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,204 SBD
2016 Average 27,576 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 26,539 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,664.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8042
5.3541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 5.5455, compared to 5.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.3241 SBD (High: 5.6650 / Low: 5.3409). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 SBD (High: 5.7050 / Low: 5.5975).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3241
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1756 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 5.7667) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1326 (+2.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 5.7667
2016 Avg (July) 5.6341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7342 5.4549 5.5953
February 5.7027 5.5662 5.6178
March 5.5125 5.3701 5.4422
April 5.5394 5.3824 5.4536
May 5.5985 5.3557 5.4724
June 5.7746 5.5898 5.6916
July 5.8408 5.6614 5.7667
August 5.7050 5.5975 5.6572
September 5.7141 5.5391 5.6287
October 5.6650 5.3409 5.5034
November 5.4637 5.3199 5.3916
December 5.5128 5.3079 5.4174