YEARLY HIGH
742.4050 PYG
YEARLY LOW
687.2766 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
721.2968 PYG

2017 SBD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 742.4050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 687.2766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.1284 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 730.3179 to the December average rate of 727.8131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 742.4050 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 747.9728, 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 3,712,025 PYG
2016 Average 3,586,080 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 3,436,383 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,641.90 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

737.3586
705.1507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PYG 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 719.0214, compared to 723.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 719.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 723.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 55.1284 PYG (High: 742.4050 / Low: 687.2766). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4299 PYG (High: 735.2910 / Low: 721.8611).

April Spread (Volatile) ±55.1284
October Spread (Stable) ±13.4299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.4872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 716.4400) against the same month in 2016 (average: 703.5561), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8839 (+1.83%).

2017 Avg (April) 716.4400
2016 Avg (April) 703.5561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 741.5735 720.1721 730.3179
February 740.4053 719.6720 734.6746
March 742.2565 693.9481 710.1874
April 742.4050 687.2766 716.4400
May 726.6745 699.8520 714.2545
June 722.6129 698.2004 708.2539
July 718.1329 700.0527 707.8347
August 732.2769 714.6613 721.7300
September 740.7970 721.1620 732.3117
October 735.2910 721.8611 726.4994
November 733.8662 709.8243 725.2438
December 733.6730 718.5197 727.8131