2017 SBD to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.1687 NGN

YEARLY LOW

38.5634 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.7200 NGN

2017 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 48.1687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 38.5634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6054 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.8527 to the December average rate of 46.2709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.1687 was up 8.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.3888, 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 240,844 NGN

2016 Average 163,070 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 192,817 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,026.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.9127

39.2108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NGN 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 40.2814, compared to 45.1585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2814

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.1066 NGN (High: 48.1687 / Low: 41.0621). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4917 NGN (High: 46.4665 / Low: 45.9748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.1066

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4917

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 46.1091) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.2070), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9021 (+11.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 46.1091

2016 Avg (August) 41.2070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.4301	38.5634	39.8527
February	40.9340	39.1556	40.5118
March	41.0159	39.4083	40.3878
April	40.8953	39.6426	40.2857
May	41.2726	39.4488	40.2408
June	44.3569	39.6043	40.4093
July	44.6987	38.7964	40.4618
August	48.1687	41.0621	46.1091
September	46.7611	45.6104	46.2007
October	46.2824	45.5880	45.9922
November	46.4889	45.1316	45.9165
December	46.4665	45.9748	46.2709