YEARLY HIGH
0.1528 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1396 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1449 SDG

2017 GMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1478 to the December average rate of 0.1416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1528 was down 2.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 764 SDG
2016 Average 735 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 698 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.16 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1485
0.1402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1464, compared to 0.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0096 SDG (High: 0.1528 / Low: 0.1432). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SDG (High: 0.1457 / Low: 0.1445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-5.54%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1460
2016 Avg (February) 0.1545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1526 0.1449 0.1478
February 0.1528 0.1432 0.1460
March 0.1500 0.1429 0.1470
April 0.1488 0.1469 0.1478
May 0.1472 0.1442 0.1448
June 0.1459 0.1439 0.1452
July 0.1455 0.1435 0.1449
August 0.1475 0.1438 0.1453
September 0.1457 0.1445 0.1451
October 0.1454 0.1404 0.1419
November 0.1413 0.1401 0.1409
December 0.1474 0.1396 0.1416