YEARLY HIGH
988.0159 SLL
YEARLY LOW
689.0038 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
957.1342 SLL

2017 SBD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 988.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 689.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 299.0121 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 878.3652 to the December average rate of 983.4768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 988.0159 was up 36.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 726.3311, 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 4,940,079 SLL
2016 Average 3,050,711 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,445,019 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,495,060.31 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

993.9880
867.8541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SLL 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 940.8257, compared to 973.4428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.6171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 940.8257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 973.4428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 262.7442 SLL (High: 951.7480 / Low: 689.0038). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5384 SLL (High: 977.2662 / Low: 965.7279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±262.7442
September Spread (Stable) ±11.5384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1883 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 983.4768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 700.9207), the exchange rate shifted by +282.5562 (+40.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 983.4768
2016 Avg (December) 700.9207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 951.7480 689.0038 878.3652
February 962.0264 943.3116 951.6918
March 968.8649 930.4725 957.0398
April 964.5822 949.7381 956.0930
May 954.2168 938.1848 948.9047
June 963.6677 944.2957 952.8595
July 971.1403 947.8176 958.7503
August 986.0856 965.1120 972.2563
September 977.2662 965.7279 972.3501
October 982.7094 968.8119 978.0741
November 981.5673 961.4087 975.7491
December 988.0159 971.7992 983.4768