YEARLY HIGH
0.2138 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1827 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1968 AUD

2017 SDG to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2084 to the December average rate of 0.1943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2138 was down 10.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2392, 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 1,069 AUD
2016 Average 1,092 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 914 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.23 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2105
0.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to AUD 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 0.2015, compared to 0.1920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0172 AUD (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1827). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AUD (High: 0.1911 / Low: 0.1874).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2084) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-10.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2084
2016 Avg (January) 0.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2138 0.2046 0.2084
February 0.2049 0.1952 0.2024
March 0.2078 0.1933 0.1996
April 0.2005 0.1956 0.1984
May 0.2036 0.1982 0.2015
June 0.2027 0.1951 0.1984
July 0.1976 0.1871 0.1922
August 0.1911 0.1874 0.1894
September 0.1913 0.1853 0.1877
October 0.1957 0.1897 0.1922
November 0.1983 0.1942 0.1965
December 0.2000 0.1827 0.1943