YEARLY HIGH
0.9039 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8091 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8493 SDG

2017 SBD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.8091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0947 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8191 to the December average rate of 0.8655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9039 was up 7.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8386, 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 4,519 SDG
2016 Average 3,896 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,046 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473.73 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8702
0.8144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SDG 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 0.8406, compared to 0.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0509 SDG (High: 0.9039 / Low: 0.8530). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 SDG (High: 0.8584 / Low: 0.8519).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8655) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+5.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8655
2016 Avg (December) 0.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8258 0.8091 0.8191
February 0.8632 0.8205 0.8284
March 0.8632 0.8205 0.8463
April 0.8641 0.8477 0.8549
May 0.8555 0.8374 0.8475
June 0.8572 0.8412 0.8473
July 0.8618 0.8457 0.8523
August 0.8789 0.8489 0.8616
September 0.8669 0.8513 0.8608
October 0.8584 0.8519 0.8552
November 0.8581 0.8366 0.8528
December 0.9039 0.8530 0.8655