YEARLY HIGH
3646.6947 STD
YEARLY LOW
2919.4528 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3278.8641 STD

2017 SDG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3646.6947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2919.4528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 727.2419 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3586.2214 to the December average rate of 3074.9236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3646.6947 was down 1.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 3709.6062, 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 18,233,473 STD
2016 Average 17,963,253 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,597,264 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,636,209.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3637.3512
3023.7939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to STD 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 3443.7807, compared to 3113.9474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 329.8333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3443.7807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3113.9474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 255.1670 STD (High: 3637.3945 / Low: 3382.2275). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.5345 STD (High: 3136.5294 / Low: 3098.9949).

March Spread (Volatile) ±255.1670
October Spread (Stable) ±37.5345

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 99.7860 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -99.7860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3586.2214) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3684.3086), the exchange rate shifted by -98.0872 (-2.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 3586.2214
2016 Avg (January) 3684.3086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3646.6947 3541.8451 3586.2214
February 3632.0280 3404.3418 3571.8806
March 3637.3945 3382.2275 3486.7855
April 3460.0439 3353.7008 3423.4109
May 3394.8913 3270.8159 3323.6249
June 3296.1159 3223.7456 3270.7609
July 3233.4563 3113.0021 3187.6714
August 3140.7617 3060.1314 3109.9971
September 3119.8666 3043.1773 3077.1867
October 3136.5294 3098.9949 3118.2515
November 3143.6330 3070.4036 3115.6543
December 3119.0787 2919.4528 3074.9236