YEARLY HIGH
0.3531 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3401 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3460 XCD

2017 SBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.3531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.3401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3440 to the December average rate of 0.3476, 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 0.3531 was up 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3482, 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 1,766 XCD
2016 Average 1,707 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,700 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.24 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3497
0.3424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XCD 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 0.3451, compared to 0.3469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0071 XCD (High: 0.3531 / Low: 0.3460). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XCD (High: 0.3489 / Low: 0.3465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3491) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3491
2016 Avg (August) 0.3450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3461 0.3403 0.3440
February 0.3490 0.3460 0.3473
March 0.3489 0.3465 0.3478
April 0.3482 0.3434 0.3456
May 0.3454 0.3401 0.3430
June 0.3467 0.3407 0.3431
July 0.3485 0.3427 0.3454
August 0.3531 0.3460 0.3491
September 0.3503 0.3447 0.3481
October 0.3475 0.3443 0.3460
November 0.3471 0.3403 0.3452
December 0.3493 0.3452 0.3476