YEARLY HIGH
2997.9247 STD
YEARLY LOW
2586.1894 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2782.4239 STD

2017 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2997.9247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2586.1894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 411.7353 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2937.2770 to the December average rate of 2660.4027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2997.9247 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3028.5080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,989,623 STD
2016 Average 13,994,436 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,930,947 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,058,676.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2989.6661
2617.9544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2893.3145, compared to 2671.5334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 221.7811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2893.3145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2671.5334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 130.1394 STD (High: 2881.9122 / Low: 2751.7728). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.3084 STD (High: 2683.6453 / Low: 2651.3369).

May Spread (Volatile) ±130.1394
October Spread (Stable) ±32.3084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 109.8456 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -109.8456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2949.1678) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2764.8898), the exchange rate shifted by +184.2780 (+6.66%).

2017 Avg (March) 2949.1678
2016 Avg (March) 2764.8898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2972.2750 2901.3819 2937.2770
February 2988.1421 2919.7509 2958.6901
March 2997.9247 2905.6277 2949.1678
April 2981.3721 2862.3480 2926.5966
May 2881.9122 2751.7728 2816.7510
June 2814.8464 2728.9486 2771.4044
July 2745.7321 2673.1695 2716.6908
August 2716.3141 2627.6502 2679.4754
September 2668.5314 2620.0556 2648.9304
October 2683.6453 2651.3369 2666.7461
November 2690.0474 2586.1894 2656.9548
December 2681.5148 2631.1106 2660.4027