YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0281 SBD

2017 SYP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0367 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0372 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0374, 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 186 SBD
2016 Average 182 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 75 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.24 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0389
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0365, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0211 SBD (High: 0.0361 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0151).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0367
2016 Avg (January) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0364 0.0367
February 0.0364 0.0361 0.0363
March 0.0364 0.0361 0.0363
April 0.0367 0.0362 0.0365
May 0.0371 0.0365 0.0368
June 0.0370 0.0364 0.0368
July 0.0368 0.0361 0.0365
August 0.0361 0.0150 0.0211
September 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0152 0.0151 0.0152
November 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
December 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151