YEARLY HIGH
8.7230 INR
YEARLY LOW
8.0676 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3359 INR

2017 SBD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 8.7230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 8.0676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6554 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6655 to the December average rate of 8.2588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7230 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.7377, 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 43,615 INR
2016 Average 42,452 INR
Yearly Trough Low 40,338 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,276.95 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.7143
8.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to INR 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 8.3936, compared to 8.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2989 INR (High: 8.6328 / Low: 8.3339). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 INR (High: 8.3018 / Low: 8.2197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2989
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2232 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.6655) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4030 (+4.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.6655
2016 Avg (January) 8.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7230 8.5321 8.6655
February 8.6870 8.5675 8.6051
March 8.6328 8.3339 8.4771
April 8.3716 8.1566 8.2539
May 8.2646 8.0676 8.1776
June 8.2846 8.0994 8.1822
July 8.3014 8.1555 8.2344
August 8.3385 8.1909 8.2633
September 8.4194 8.1890 8.2982
October 8.3733 8.2785 8.3299
November 8.3976 8.1288 8.2847
December 8.3018 8.2197 8.2588