YEARLY HIGH
2.8614 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.6723 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7734 BBD

2017 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.8614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.6723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1890 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7033 to the December average rate of 2.8313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8614 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,307 BBD
2016 Average 13,902 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,362 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8556
2.6894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to BBD 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 2.7267, compared to 2.8202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0603 BBD (High: 2.7327 / Low: 2.6723). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 BBD (High: 2.8295 / Low: 2.8040).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.8418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+1.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.8418
2016 Avg (September) 2.7982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7327 2.6723 2.7033
February 2.7326 2.6979 2.7099
March 2.7342 2.6929 2.7089
April 2.7420 2.7050 2.7222
May 2.7686 2.7309 2.7501
June 2.7828 2.7568 2.7660
July 2.8133 2.7711 2.7906
August 2.8458 2.8096 2.8223
September 2.8614 2.8215 2.8418
October 2.8295 2.8040 2.8187
November 2.8400 2.8005 2.8163
December 2.8483 2.8196 2.8313