YEARLY HIGH
47.4174 MRO
YEARLY LOW
44.4277 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0786 MRO

2017 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 47.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 44.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9897 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6457 to the December average rate of 45.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.4174 was up 2.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.3299, 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 237,087 MRO
2016 Average 221,885 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 222,138 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,948.67 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.2336
45.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 45.9149, compared to 46.2422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.4305 MRO (High: 46.8641 / Low: 45.4336). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5233 MRO (High: 45.9095 / Low: 45.3863).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4305
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 47.0601) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.3992), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6609 (+3.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 47.0601
2016 Avg (September) 45.3992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0338 44.9796 45.6457
February 46.4957 45.8455 46.1354
March 46.4946 45.9005 46.2281
April 46.5156 45.5924 46.0573
May 46.1360 45.1846 45.6888
June 46.3576 45.3128 45.7344
July 46.8890 45.6953 46.1922
August 47.4022 46.3642 46.9501
September 47.4174 46.5933 47.0601
October 46.8641 45.4336 46.2273
November 45.7020 44.4277 45.3251
December 45.9095 45.3863 45.6982