YEARLY HIGH
3.6217 UAH
YEARLY LOW
3.2431 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4055 UAH

2017 SBD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.6217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 3.2431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3787 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4680 to the December average rate of 3.5429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6217 was up 5.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4359, 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 18,109 UAH
2016 Average 16,147 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 16,215 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.26 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5666
3.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to UAH 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 3.4188, compared to 3.3923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2157 UAH (High: 3.5315 / Low: 3.3158). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0555 UAH (High: 3.4408 / Low: 3.3853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.5429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2122 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.5429
2016 Avg (December) 3.3307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5315 3.3158 3.4680
February 3.5189 3.4409 3.4806
March 3.5044 3.4329 3.4702
April 3.4968 3.3804 3.4343
May 3.3993 3.3038 3.3507
June 3.3377 3.2773 3.3092
July 3.3444 3.2871 3.3113
August 3.4007 3.2431 3.3064
September 3.4091 3.3211 3.3722
October 3.4408 3.3853 3.4125
November 3.4689 3.3646 3.4081
December 3.6217 3.4633 3.5429