YEARLY HIGH
0.1569 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1426 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1508 USD

2017 SDG to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.1569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1554 to the December average rate of 0.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1569 was down 4.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1651, 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 785 USD
2016 Average 811 USD
Yearly Trough Low 713 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.54 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1561
0.1480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to USD 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 0.1520, compared to 0.1496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0080 USD (High: 0.1506 / Low: 0.1426). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.1501 / Low: 0.1491).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-7.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1521
2016 Avg (March) 0.1641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1564 0.1534 0.1554
February 0.1565 0.1496 0.1551
March 0.1569 0.1492 0.1521
April 0.1504 0.1491 0.1496
May 0.1505 0.1493 0.1498
June 0.1504 0.1494 0.1498
July 0.1514 0.1492 0.1499
August 0.1508 0.1485 0.1499
September 0.1501 0.1491 0.1496
October 0.1501 0.1491 0.1497
November 0.1505 0.1492 0.1498
December 0.1506 0.1426 0.1486