2017 SBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

428.3462 MGA

YEARLY LOW

369.9243 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

399.8417 MGA

2017 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 428.3462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 369.9243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.4219 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.6826 to the December average rate of 414.9434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 428.3462 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 429.6499, 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 2,141,731 MGA

2016 Average 2,007,941 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,849,622 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,109.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

421.6501

374.0393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MGA 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 406.1888, compared to 393.4946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.1888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 393.4946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 28.9657 MGA (High: 424.2745 / Low: 395.3088). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1793 MGA (High: 410.8531 / Low: 401.6738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.9657

November Spread (Stable) ±9.1793

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 19.6720 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 417.6826) against the same month in 2016 (average: 394.3353), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3473 (+5.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 417.6826

2016 Avg (January) 394.3353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	428.3462	407.9571	417.6826
February	413.3325	394.0185	405.0345
March	424.2745	395.3088	410.0906
April	418.3223	402.6691	409.4189
May	407.5351	385.3386	397.2272
June	408.3752	383.5290	397.6788
July	390.9476	369.9243	378.0068
August	390.9378	374.3471	382.9617
September	390.7354	379.3144	384.9350
October	405.1711	386.1358	394.1413
November	410.8531	401.6738	405.9792
December	420.1258	408.3802	414.9434