YEARLY HIGH
0.4799 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4622 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4702 AED

2017 SBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.4799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.4622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4675 to the December average rate of 0.4724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4799 was up 1.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,400 AED
2016 Average 2,321 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,311 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.66 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4752
0.4654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AED 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 0.4691, compared to 0.4714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0096 AED (High: 0.4799 / Low: 0.4703). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AED (High: 0.4742 / Low: 0.4709).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.07%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4744
2016 Avg (August) 0.4694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4703 0.4625 0.4675
February 0.4743 0.4702 0.4720
March 0.4742 0.4709 0.4726
April 0.4733 0.4667 0.4697
May 0.4694 0.4622 0.4662
June 0.4713 0.4630 0.4663
July 0.4736 0.4657 0.4694
August 0.4799 0.4703 0.4744
September 0.4761 0.4684 0.4731
October 0.4723 0.4680 0.4703
November 0.4717 0.4625 0.4691
December 0.4747 0.4692 0.4724