YEARLY HIGH
5.4722 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.6775 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0879 SDG

2017 AUD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.4722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.6775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7946 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7984 to the December average rate of 5.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4722 was up 9.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,361 SDG
2016 Average 22,928 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 23,388 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,973.21 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.3797
4.7455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 4.9664, compared to 5.2093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4719 SDG (High: 5.4722 / Low: 5.0003). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1044 SDG (High: 5.1482 / Low: 5.0438).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4719
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.1504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3873 (+8.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.1504
2016 Avg (December) 4.7630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8877 4.6775 4.7984
February 5.1233 4.8803 4.9424
March 5.1723 4.8132 5.0134
April 5.1126 4.9880 5.0403
May 5.0457 4.9124 4.9622
June 5.1246 4.9338 5.0418
July 5.3449 5.0598 5.2054
August 5.3365 5.2316 5.2801
September 5.3969 5.2279 5.3269
October 5.2712 5.1099 5.2036
November 5.1482 5.0438 5.0895
December 5.4722 5.0003 5.1504