YEARLY HIGH
2.5833 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1843 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3628 MDL

2017 SBD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 2.5833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 2.1843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3990 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5535 to the December average rate of 2.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5833 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5911, 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 12,916 MDL
2016 Average 12,566 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,922 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,994.94 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5979
2.1740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MDL 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 2.4641, compared to 2.2614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1603 MDL (High: 2.4575 / Low: 2.2972). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 MDL (High: 2.2232 / Low: 2.1945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1603
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 0.1166 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.5625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0918 (+3.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.5625
2016 Avg (February) 2.4708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5793 2.5103 2.5535
February 2.5833 2.5428 2.5625
March 2.5767 2.4979 2.5327
April 2.5125 2.4433 2.4708
May 2.4575 2.2972 2.3542
June 2.3365 2.2933 2.3111
July 2.3395 2.2948 2.3139
August 2.3562 2.2764 2.3077
September 2.3110 2.2415 2.2758
October 2.2513 2.2076 2.2295
November 2.2690 2.1843 2.2323
December 2.2232 2.1945 2.2093