YEARLY HIGH
4.0888 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.7761 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8957 TWD

2017 SBD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 4.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 3.7761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3127 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0378 to the December average rate of 3.8523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0888 was down 2.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1971, 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 20,444 TWD
2016 Average 20,380 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 18,881 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,563.46 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0591
3.8033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TWD 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 3.9168, compared to 3.8746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1218 TWD (High: 3.9984 / Low: 3.8765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 TWD (High: 3.8877 / Low: 3.8596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0709 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.0378) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0679 (-1.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.0378
2016 Avg (January) 4.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0888 3.9866 4.0378
February 4.0152 3.9405 3.9668
March 3.9984 3.8765 3.9451
April 3.9430 3.8359 3.8854
May 3.8598 3.7765 3.8246
June 3.8843 3.7943 3.8414
July 3.9172 3.8503 3.8879
August 3.9485 3.8566 3.9075
September 3.9019 3.8398 3.8811
October 3.8877 3.8596 3.8746
November 3.8758 3.7761 3.8442
December 3.8766 3.8184 3.8523