YEARLY HIGH
0.1884 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1712 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1802 NZD

2017 SBD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1788 to the December average rate of 0.1846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1884 was down 1.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1915, 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 942 NZD
2016 Average 907 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 856 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.94 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1867
0.1722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NZD 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 0.1804, compared to 0.1800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0107 NZD (High: 0.1872 / Low: 0.1765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 NZD (High: 0.1787 / Low: 0.1753).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1846) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+2.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1846
2016 Avg (December) 0.1804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1833 0.1744 0.1788
February 0.1797 0.1754 0.1780
March 0.1862 0.1814 0.1838
April 0.1858 0.1805 0.1834
May 0.1867 0.1786 0.1828
June 0.1789 0.1732 0.1757
July 0.1766 0.1712 0.1734
August 0.1787 0.1753 0.1768
September 0.1805 0.1750 0.1777
October 0.1872 0.1765 0.1818
November 0.1880 0.1830 0.1855
December 0.1884 0.1814 0.1846