YEARLY HIGH
1.1159 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.9905 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0585 NOK

2017 SBD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.1159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.9905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1254 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0773 to the December average rate of 1.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1159 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1184, 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 5,579 NOK
2016 Average 5,307 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 4,952 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.12 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1081
0.9998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NOK 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 1.0824, compared to 1.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0554 NOK (High: 1.0685 / Low: 1.0131). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 NOK (High: 1.0212 / Low: 0.9988).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.0991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+5.94%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.0991
2016 Avg (April) 1.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0928 1.0557 1.0773
February 1.0823 1.0541 1.0705
March 1.1072 1.0846 1.0945
April 1.1159 1.0857 1.0991
May 1.1092 1.0539 1.0790
June 1.0908 1.0603 1.0738
July 1.0685 1.0131 1.0420
August 1.0375 0.9905 1.0189
September 1.0212 0.9988 1.0088
October 1.0481 1.0098 1.0241
November 1.0618 1.0233 1.0451
December 1.0865 1.0567 1.0689