YEARLY HIGH
1.0703 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0268 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0432 SBD

2017 SRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0435 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0522 to the December average rate of 1.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0703 was down 48.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,352 SBD
2016 Average 6,887 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,134 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.53 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0544
1.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD to SBD 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 1.0407, compared to 1.0458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0302 SBD (High: 1.0703 / Low: 1.0401). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SBD (High: 1.0340 / Low: 1.0268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9873 (-48.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0522
2016 Avg (January) 2.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0703 1.0401 1.0522
February 1.0397 1.0289 1.0326
March 1.0340 1.0268 1.0299
April 1.0447 1.0279 1.0363
May 1.0544 1.0381 1.0452
June 1.0553 1.0368 1.0479
July 1.0546 1.0398 1.0468
August 1.0500 1.0290 1.0409
September 1.0541 1.0373 1.0438
October 1.0552 1.0443 1.0491
November 1.0663 1.0455 1.0512
December 1.0511 1.0374 1.0430