2017 SBD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2189 LRD

YEARLY LOW

11.4909 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3738 LRD

2017 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 16.2189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.4909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7281 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9203 to the December average rate of 16.1400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2189 was up 33.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1805, 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 81,095 LRD

2016 Average 56,475 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 57,454 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,640.26 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.5690

11.4212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 12.0069, compared to 14.7407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.3071 LRD (High: 15.0223 / Low: 11.7151). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1734 LRD (High: 12.0062 / Low: 11.8328).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3071

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.1400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4867 (+38.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.1400

2016 Avg (December) 11.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1662	11.4909	11.9203
February	12.2179	12.0342	12.1077
March	12.2203	11.9870	12.0921
April	12.1717	11.9425	12.0486
May	12.0604	11.7664	11.9495
June	12.0062	11.8328	11.9230
July	12.0931	11.5664	11.8502
August	15.0223	11.7151	14.5103
September	15.1713	14.8080	15.0577
October	15.2843	14.9916	15.1516
November	16.0187	15.2843	15.7342
December	16.2189	16.0311	16.1400