YEARLY HIGH
594.0000 SOS
YEARLY LOW
571.8475 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
579.0523 SOS

2017 BMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 594.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 571.8475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1525 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 577.8230 to the December average rate of 579.9905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 594.0000 was down 4.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 622.7425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,970,000 SOS
2016 Average 2,967,514 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,859,238 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,762.47 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

581.2941
577.5075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SOS 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 578.7331, compared to 579.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 578.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 579.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 19.1561 SOS (High: 594.0000 / Low: 574.8439). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4813 SOS (High: 583.5000 / Low: 577.0187).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.1561
April Spread (Stable) ±6.4813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 579.2646) against the same month in 2016 (average: 574.2554), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0093 (+0.87%).

2017 Avg (November) 579.2646
2016 Avg (November) 574.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 582.2981 572.3002 577.8230
February 583.0000 575.0000 578.9555
March 581.7650 572.3718 578.0478
April 583.5000 577.0187 579.6537
May 589.0000 575.3555 578.7316
June 588.0000 575.1483 579.1872
July 587.0000 571.8475 577.9350
August 589.0000 573.3006 578.5837
September 589.0000 576.5531 580.9786
October 586.6981 576.5798 579.4758
November 594.0000 575.0089 579.2646
December 594.0000 574.8439 579.9905