YEARLY HIGH
0.1588 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1390 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1485 CHF

2017 SDG to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1566 to the December average rate of 0.1466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1588 was down 5.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1675, 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 794 CHF
2016 Average 799 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 695 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.19 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1579
0.1427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CHF 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 0.1512, compared to 0.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0110 CHF (High: 0.1584 / Low: 0.1475). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CHF (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1566) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-4.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1566
2016 Avg (January) 0.1646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1588 0.1546 0.1566
February 0.1583 0.1485 0.1554
March 0.1584 0.1475 0.1525
April 0.1509 0.1484 0.1497
May 0.1508 0.1454 0.1476
June 0.1462 0.1435 0.1450
July 0.1457 0.1416 0.1439
August 0.1458 0.1430 0.1446
September 0.1456 0.1410 0.1439
October 0.1496 0.1444 0.1470
November 0.1499 0.1465 0.1485
December 0.1491 0.1390 0.1466