YEARLY HIGH
0.1307 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1258 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1280 USD

2017 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.1307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1273 to the December average rate of 0.1286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1307 was up 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1288, 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 653 USD
2016 Average 632 USD
Yearly Trough Low 629 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.14 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1294
0.1267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1277, compared to 0.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0026 USD (High: 0.1307 / Low: 0.1280). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.1291 / Low: 0.1282).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1292) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.06%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1292
2016 Avg (August) 0.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1281 0.1259 0.1273
February 0.1291 0.1280 0.1285
March 0.1291 0.1282 0.1287
April 0.1289 0.1271 0.1279
May 0.1278 0.1258 0.1269
June 0.1283 0.1261 0.1269
July 0.1290 0.1268 0.1278
August 0.1307 0.1280 0.1292
September 0.1296 0.1275 0.1288
October 0.1286 0.1274 0.1280
November 0.1284 0.1259 0.1277
December 0.1292 0.1277 0.1286