YEARLY HIGH
2.9407 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.8320 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8903 SBD

2017 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 2.9407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 2.8320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1087 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9071 to the December average rate of 2.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9407 was down 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0446, 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 14,704 SBD
2016 Average 14,648 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,160 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.30 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9202
2.8599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SBD 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 2.8976, compared to 2.8830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0579 SBD (High: 2.8900 / Low: 2.8320). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 SBD (High: 2.8862 / Low: 2.8660).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0579
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.9152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+1.04%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.9152
2016 Avg (May) 2.8850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9384 2.8896 2.9071
February 2.8902 2.8655 2.8794
March 2.8862 2.8660 2.8754
April 2.9123 2.8716 2.8934
May 2.9407 2.8952 2.9152
June 2.9355 2.8840 2.9149
July 2.9181 2.8694 2.8957
August 2.8900 2.8320 2.8649
September 2.9012 2.8548 2.8728
October 2.9041 2.8780 2.8901
November 2.9385 2.8813 2.8971
December 2.8967 2.8629 2.8771