YEARLY HIGH
60.2214 KMF
YEARLY LOW
49.8247 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.8943 KMF

2017 SBD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 60.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 49.8247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3967 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.9004 to the December average rate of 53.4965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 60.2214 was down 1.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 60.9798, 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 301,107 KMF
2016 Average 280,369 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 249,123 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,983.35 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.0528
52.6311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KMF 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 58.1067, compared to 53.6819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.1067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.8588 KMF (High: 54.6835 / Low: 49.8247). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0067 KMF (High: 53.9037 / Low: 52.8970).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.8588
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 59.2680) against the same month in 2016 (average: 55.5053), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7627 (+6.78%).

2017 Avg (March) 59.2680
2016 Avg (March) 55.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.6315 58.2921 58.9004
February 60.0268 58.5345 59.4343
March 60.2214 58.3184 59.2680
April 59.8875 57.4643 58.8300
May 57.8245 55.3043 56.5301
June 56.6558 54.6639 55.6775
July 55.2356 53.4886 54.5889
August 54.6835 49.8247 53.5496
September 53.8190 52.5368 53.2496
October 54.3813 53.1732 53.6039
November 54.5034 52.4054 53.6032
December 53.9037 52.8970 53.4965