2017 SBD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4592.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3787.1347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 805.7365 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4036.6441 to the December average rate of 4533.7285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4592.8711 was up 17.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 3898.0120, 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 IRR 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 4127.2762, compared to 4335.1435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 207.8674 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 358.4560 IRR (High: 4145.5906 / Low: 3787.1347). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3111 IRR (High: 4185.8036 / Low: 4157.4925).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 29.7513 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4533.7285) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3811.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +722.2058 (+18.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4145.5906 | 3787.1347 | 4036.6441 |
| February | 4180.7332 | 4145.1137 | 4163.7336 |
| March | 4185.8036 | 4157.4925 | 4173.0933 |
| April | 4179.9206 | 4122.7562 | 4149.4906 |
| May | 4147.7912 | 4083.6810 | 4119.7393 |
| June | 4163.7045 | 4092.2554 | 4120.9561 |
| July | 4212.7225 | 4124.3415 | 4166.8057 |
| August | 4275.6249 | 4209.4054 | 4243.3076 |
| September | 4314.8321 | 4253.6721 | 4290.9653 |
| October | 4427.6326 | 4266.0850 | 4344.6780 |
| November | 4455.1961 | 4377.9037 | 4431.3762 |
| December | 4592.8711 | 4443.0126 | 4533.7285 |