YEARLY HIGH
4592.8711 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3787.1347 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4231.2099 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,964,356 IRR
2016 Average 19,051,642 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 18,935,673 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,028,682.42 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4583.4369
3986.9357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4127.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4335.1435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±358.4560
March Spread (Stable) ±28.3111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.7513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 4533.7285
2016 Avg (December) 3811.5227

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