YEARLY HIGH
14.9402 JPY
YEARLY LOW
13.7998 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3570 JPY

2017 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 14.9402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 13.7998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1404 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6399 to the December average rate of 14.5247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.9402 was down 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.0849, 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 74,701 JPY
2016 Average 68,706 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 68,999 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,702.00 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.6962
14.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JPY 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 14.3503, compared to 14.3636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5929 JPY (High: 14.6366 / Low: 14.0437). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3148 JPY (High: 14.6375 / Low: 14.3227).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5929
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.6399) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.5497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0902 (+0.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.6399
2016 Avg (January) 14.5497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9402 14.3552 14.6399
February 14.7268 14.3478 14.5189
March 14.8017 14.2178 14.5392
April 14.3511 13.7998 14.0857
May 14.5842 13.9952 14.2407
June 14.2786 13.8501 14.0775
July 14.5090 14.1897 14.3466
August 14.4678 13.9586 14.1787
September 14.5157 13.9364 14.2626
October 14.6362 14.3157 14.4588
November 14.6366 14.0437 14.4104
December 14.6375 14.3227 14.5247