2017 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8186 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6449 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7389 SCR

2017 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.8186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1738 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7028 to the December average rate of 1.7915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8186 was up 2.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7826, 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 9,093 SCR

2016 Average 8,386 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 8,224 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 868.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8003

1.6939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.7195, compared to 1.7583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1421 SCR (High: 1.8186 / Low: 1.6765). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0472 SCR (High: 1.7424 / Low: 1.6952).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1421

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7654) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+4.64%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7654

2016 Avg (November) 1.6871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7389	1.6449	1.7028
February	1.7496	1.6904	1.7283
March	1.7553	1.6693	1.7327
April	1.7626	1.6641	1.7240
May	1.7424	1.6952	1.7191
June	1.7843	1.6686	1.7101
July	1.7561	1.6747	1.7300
August	1.7865	1.6963	1.7535
September	1.7791	1.7312	1.7555
October	1.8008	1.7063	1.7540
November	1.8186	1.6765	1.7654
December	1.8112	1.7141	1.7915