YEARLY HIGH
7.1650 GMD
YEARLY LOW
6.5445 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9052 GMD

2017 SDG to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 7.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 6.5445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6205 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7668 to the December average rate of 7.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.1650 was up 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.0692, 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 35,825 GMD
2016 Average 34,069 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 32,723 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,102.26 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1315
6.7306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GMD 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 6.8301, compared to 6.9804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4408 GMD (High: 6.9853 / Low: 6.5445). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 GMD (High: 6.9195 / Low: 6.8654).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4408
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.0642) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4713 (+7.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 7.0642
2016 Avg (December) 6.5929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9001 6.5520 6.7668
February 6.9853 6.5445 6.8521
March 6.9977 6.6661 6.8044
April 6.8072 6.7214 6.7640
May 6.9368 6.7919 6.9047
June 6.9511 6.8535 6.8885
July 6.9700 6.8737 6.9005
August 6.9530 6.7809 6.8828
September 6.9195 6.8654 6.8896
October 7.1200 6.8760 7.0471
November 7.1383 7.0751 7.0981
December 7.1650 6.7855 7.0642