2017 SBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 76.4518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 72.0826.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3692 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.5481 to the December average rate of 74.5933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.4518 was down 2.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.6821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.9082, compared to 74.3641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4559 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.4640 SOS (High: 75.8747 / Low: 72.4107). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9208 SOS (High: 74.7883 / Low: 73.8675).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6708 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 74.5933) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.6108), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9825 (+2.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.2745 | 72.0826 | 73.5481 |
| February | 75.2824 | 73.8747 | 74.4002 |
| March | 74.7883 | 73.8675 | 74.3861 |
| April | 75.1572 | 73.5003 | 74.1300 |
| May | 74.5399 | 72.5055 | 73.4593 |
| June | 75.0018 | 72.7724 | 73.5254 |
| July | 74.9572 | 73.2144 | 73.8525 |
| August | 76.1578 | 73.4334 | 74.7306 |
| September | 76.0880 | 73.8621 | 74.8318 |
| October | 75.1396 | 73.7263 | 74.1902 |
| November | 75.8747 | 72.4107 | 73.9862 |
| December | 76.4518 | 73.9123 | 74.5933 |