2017 SBD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1217.3800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 1130.9070.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.4729 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1192.1179 to the December average rate of 1159.8524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1217.3800 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 1215.0309, 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 GNF 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 1182.9956, compared to 1153.5740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.4215 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 54.7760 GNF (High: 1205.5619 / Low: 1150.7859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6549 GNF (High: 1164.8636 / Low: 1152.2087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.2580 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1204.9050) against the same month in 2016 (average: 947.7206), the exchange rate shifted by +257.1844 (+27.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1210.1520 | 1176.4505 | 1192.1179 |
| February | 1217.3800 | 1185.2694 | 1204.9050 |
| March | 1210.2862 | 1188.1748 | 1200.4367 |
| April | 1205.5619 | 1150.7859 | 1185.7579 |
| May | 1192.5465 | 1147.4326 | 1163.5000 |
| June | 1165.7544 | 1142.5350 | 1151.2559 |
| July | 1158.5818 | 1137.6439 | 1151.0963 |
| August | 1174.5899 | 1136.9233 | 1153.7953 |
| September | 1166.9100 | 1142.0339 | 1155.1280 |
| October | 1158.2706 | 1140.1543 | 1149.9190 |
| November | 1161.3537 | 1130.9070 | 1151.6531 |
| December | 1164.8636 | 1152.2087 | 1159.8524 |