YEARLY HIGH
8677.0828 STD
YEARLY LOW
7539.6569 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8042.1633 STD

2017 XCD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8677.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 7539.6569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1137.4258 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8539.0557 to the December average rate of 7654.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8677.0828 was down 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 8711.9758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,385,414 STD
2016 Average 40,994,708 STD
Yearly Trough Low 37,698,285 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,687,129.18 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8631.9782
7516.9083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 8382.4536, compared to 7701.8729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 680.5807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8382.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7701.8729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 299.5752 STD (High: 8378.2232 / Low: 8078.6480). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 88.6711 STD (High: 7753.4923 / Low: 7664.8211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±299.5752
October Spread (Stable) ±88.6711

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 256.6736 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -256.6736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8539.0557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8344.3799), the exchange rate shifted by +194.6758 (+2.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 8539.0557
2016 Avg (January) 8344.3799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8677.0828 8433.1374 8539.0557
February 8600.8493 8406.7268 8519.1631
March 8620.7475 8366.5713 8479.9793
April 8564.7073 8314.6473 8467.5570
May 8378.2232 8078.6480 8210.8834
June 8144.0289 7949.1837 8078.0832
July 7985.4734 7692.8271 7866.9162
August 7741.7965 7591.5708 7676.1088
September 7704.1721 7539.6569 7609.8308
October 7753.4923 7664.8211 7707.2072
November 7756.8593 7599.5450 7697.1046
December 7696.1014 7570.0816 7654.0697