YEARLY HIGH
0.2110 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1792 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1957 CAD

2017 SDG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2053 to the December average rate of 0.1896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2110 was down 11.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2390, 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 1,055 CAD
2016 Average 1,075 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 896 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.93 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2075
0.1818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CAD 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 0.2027, compared to 0.1888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0141 CAD (High: 0.1933 / Low: 0.1792). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CAD (High: 0.1932 / Low: 0.1899).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-6.12%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2036
2016 Avg (March) 0.2169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2082 0.2026 0.2053
February 0.2073 0.1949 0.2033
March 0.2110 0.1988 0.2036
April 0.2042 0.1983 0.2011
May 0.2069 0.2009 0.2036
June 0.2032 0.1945 0.1994
July 0.1947 0.1865 0.1904
August 0.1915 0.1868 0.1890
September 0.1870 0.1805 0.1840
October 0.1933 0.1860 0.1886
November 0.1932 0.1899 0.1911
December 0.1933 0.1792 0.1896