YEARLY HIGH
7.0109 SDG
YEARLY LOW
6.3717 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6336 SDG

2017 IMP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 6.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6392 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4350 to the December average rate of 6.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0109 was up 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,054 SDG
2016 Average 30,826 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 31,859 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,195.89 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7592
6.4055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP to SDG 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 6.5823, compared to 6.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3725 SDG (High: 7.0109 / Low: 6.6384). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 SDG (High: 6.7089 / Low: 6.6638).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3725
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.7297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2357 (+3.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.7297
2016 Avg (December) 6.4940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5171 6.3924 6.4350
February 6.6850 6.3885 6.4465
March 6.7002 6.3717 6.5765
April 6.7085 6.6474 6.6846
May 6.6991 6.6444 6.6766
June 6.6954 6.6482 6.6747
July 6.7002 6.6033 6.6697
August 6.7318 6.6302 6.6705
September 6.7089 6.6638 6.6834
October 6.7088 6.6620 6.6798
November 6.7002 6.6437 6.6766
December 7.0109 6.6384 6.7297