YEARLY HIGH
0.2158 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0878 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1637 GMD

2017 SYP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.2158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2034 to the December average rate of 0.0923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2158 was up 6.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,079 GMD
2016 Average 968 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 439 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.95 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2276
0.0768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2098, compared to 0.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1276 GMD (High: 0.2154 / Low: 0.0878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0920).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1276
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.2151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+10.38%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.2151
2016 Avg (May) 0.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2063 0.2002 0.2034
February 0.2085 0.2037 0.2061
March 0.2111 0.2075 0.2087
April 0.2118 0.2099 0.2110
May 0.2158 0.2123 0.2151
June 0.2157 0.2139 0.2145
July 0.2150 0.2142 0.2146
August 0.2154 0.0878 0.1256
September 0.0896 0.0890 0.0894
October 0.0923 0.0894 0.0914
November 0.0924 0.0917 0.0920
December 0.0926 0.0920 0.0923