YEARLY HIGH
2.1637 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0837 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1266 SBD

2017 AED to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 2.1637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.0837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1390 to the December average rate of 2.1170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1637 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,818 SBD
2016 Average 10,772 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,419 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1487
2.1043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.1320, compared to 2.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0427 SBD (High: 2.1264 / Low: 2.0837). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 SBD (High: 2.1237 / Low: 2.1090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.1450) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.1450
2016 Avg (May) 2.1230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1621 2.1261 2.1390
February 2.1267 2.1084 2.1187
March 2.1237 2.1090 2.1158
April 2.1429 2.1130 2.1290
May 2.1637 2.1303 2.1450
June 2.1599 2.1220 2.1447
July 2.1471 2.1113 2.1306
August 2.1264 2.0837 2.1080
September 2.1349 2.1005 2.1138
October 2.1368 2.1175 2.1265
November 2.1624 2.1200 2.1317
December 2.1313 2.1066 2.1170