YEARLY HIGH
0.5764 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.5239 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5538 AED

2017 SDG to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.5764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0525 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5708 to the December average rate of 0.5459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5764 was down 4.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,882 AED
2016 Average 2,981 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,620 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.45 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5733
0.5435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to AED 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 0.5582, compared to 0.5495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0293 AED (High: 0.5532 / Low: 0.5239). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 AED (High: 0.5512 / Low: 0.5475).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5587) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6026), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0439 (-7.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5587
2016 Avg (March) 0.6026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5746 0.5636 0.5708
February 0.5749 0.5494 0.5698
March 0.5764 0.5482 0.5587
April 0.5526 0.5475 0.5495
May 0.5528 0.5483 0.5501
June 0.5525 0.5486 0.5503
July 0.5562 0.5482 0.5507
August 0.5540 0.5456 0.5506
September 0.5512 0.5475 0.5496
October 0.5513 0.5475 0.5499
November 0.5528 0.5482 0.5501
December 0.5532 0.5239 0.5459