YEARLY HIGH
117.5779 KPW
YEARLY LOW
113.2333 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.2280 KPW

2017 SBD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 117.5779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 113.2333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3446 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.5558 to the December average rate of 115.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.5779 was up 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 115.9348, 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 587,889 KPW
2016 Average 568,783 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 566,167 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,722.79 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

116.4453
114.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KPW 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 114.9383, compared to 115.5176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.9383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.5176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.3447 KPW (High: 117.5779 / Low: 115.2332). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8119 KPW (High: 116.2062 / Low: 115.3944).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3447
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8612 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 116.2448) against the same month in 2016 (average: 115.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2257 (+1.07%).

2017 Avg (August) 116.2448
2016 Avg (August) 115.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.2599 113.3232 114.5558
February 116.2048 115.2138 115.6624
March 116.2062 115.3944 115.8232
April 115.9802 114.3594 115.1006
May 115.0346 113.2333 114.2393
June 115.4616 113.4585 114.2487
July 116.0699 114.1118 115.0090
August 117.5779 115.2332 116.2448
September 116.6521 114.7870 115.9230
October 115.7138 114.6711 115.2270
November 115.5793 113.3291 114.9514
December 116.3238 114.9650 115.7504