2017 SBD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 6.1484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.3771.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7713 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5424 to the December average rate of 6.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.1484 was up 11.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.5220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7409, compared to 5.9890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2482 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2298 GMD (High: 5.6069 / Low: 5.3771). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0737 GMD (High: 5.8827 / Low: 5.8090).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.1123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6867 (+12.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6069 | 5.3771 | 5.5424 |
| February | 5.7464 | 5.5910 | 5.6758 |
| March | 5.8295 | 5.7251 | 5.7564 |
| April | 5.8348 | 5.7174 | 5.7823 |
| May | 5.9077 | 5.7991 | 5.8514 |
| June | 5.8827 | 5.8090 | 5.8367 |
| July | 5.9351 | 5.8353 | 5.8813 |
| August | 6.0317 | 5.8354 | 5.9300 |
| September | 5.9752 | 5.8582 | 5.9308 |
| October | 6.1007 | 5.8759 | 6.0268 |
| November | 6.0842 | 5.9718 | 6.0529 |
| December | 6.1484 | 6.0548 | 6.1123 |