YEARLY HIGH
0.1306 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1211 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1260 CHF

2017 SBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1283 to the December average rate of 0.1269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1306 was down 1.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1323, 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 653 CHF
2016 Average 623 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 606 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.58 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1296
0.1221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CHF 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 CHF (High: 0.1287 / Low: 0.1224). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CHF (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1271).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+4.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1290
2016 Avg (March) 0.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1298 0.1266 0.1283
February 0.1301 0.1271 0.1287
March 0.1306 0.1268 0.1290
April 0.1300 0.1265 0.1280
May 0.1287 0.1224 0.1251
June 0.1251 0.1214 0.1229
July 0.1248 0.1211 0.1227
August 0.1271 0.1223 0.1246
September 0.1253 0.1220 0.1239
October 0.1278 0.1234 0.1257
November 0.1285 0.1234 0.1266
December 0.1279 0.1247 0.1269