YEARLY HIGH
0.3611 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3231 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3416 TOP

2017 SDG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3577 to the December average rate of 0.3401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3611 was down 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3830, 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 1,805 TOP
2016 Average 1,827 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,615 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.18 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3604
0.3277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to TOP 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 0.3479, compared to 0.3353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0226 TOP (High: 0.3456 / Low: 0.3231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 TOP (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3419).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3577) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-3.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3577
2016 Avg (January) 0.3688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3611 0.3536 0.3577
February 0.3586 0.3370 0.3505
March 0.3583 0.3419 0.3478
April 0.3458 0.3419 0.3436
May 0.3514 0.3435 0.3469
June 0.3450 0.3368 0.3408
July 0.3422 0.3294 0.3353
August 0.3375 0.3259 0.3304
September 0.3348 0.3267 0.3311
October 0.3401 0.3314 0.3351
November 0.3447 0.3370 0.3401
December 0.3456 0.3231 0.3401