2017 SBD to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4219 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.1258 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1832 LTL

2017 SBD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.4219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2960 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3493 to the December average rate of 0.1286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4219 was down 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4265, 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 2,109 LTL

2016 Average 1,951 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 629 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480.22 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4444

0.0981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LTL 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 0.2380, compared to 0.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2927 LTL (High: 0.4207 / Low: 0.1280). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LTL (High: 0.1286 / Low: 0.1274).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2927

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2591 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4156) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+8.10%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4156

2016 Avg (March) 0.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4182	0.1268	0.3493
February	0.4207	0.1280	0.2528
March	0.4219	0.4095	0.4156
April	0.4154	0.1271	0.1565
May	0.1278	0.1258	0.1269
June	0.1283	0.1261	0.1269
July	0.1290	0.1268	0.1278
August	0.1307	0.1280	0.1292
September	0.1296	0.1275	0.1288
October	0.1286	0.1274	0.1280
November	0.1284	0.1259	0.1277
December	0.1292	0.1277	0.1286