YEARLY HIGH
0.1293 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1056 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1171 GBP

2017 SDG to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1259 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1293 was down 4.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1350, 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 646 GBP
2016 Average 601 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 528 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.48 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1274
0.1094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GBP 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 0.1208, compared to 0.1135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0099 GBP (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1190). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.1173 / Low: 0.1146).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+10.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1259
2016 Avg (January) 0.1135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1293 0.1228 0.1259
February 0.1258 0.1195 0.1243
March 0.1288 0.1190 0.1233
April 0.1208 0.1152 0.1184
May 0.1173 0.1146 0.1159
June 0.1184 0.1152 0.1171
July 0.1168 0.1135 0.1153
August 0.1171 0.1133 0.1157
September 0.1158 0.1102 0.1124
October 0.1149 0.1113 0.1134
November 0.1148 0.1107 0.1133
December 0.1127 0.1056 0.1109