YEARLY HIGH
2.5702 AWG
YEARLY LOW
2.3970 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4896 AWG

2017 XDR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.5702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.3970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1732 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4307 to the December average rate of 2.5316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5702 was up 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5537, 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 12,851 AWG
2016 Average 12,463 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 11,985 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 866.22 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5628
2.4187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to AWG 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 2.4533, compared to 2.5258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0513 AWG (High: 2.4483 / Low: 2.3970). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 AWG (High: 2.5330 / Low: 2.5099).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.5508) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+1.77%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.5508
2016 Avg (September) 2.5064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4483 2.3970 2.4307
February 2.4570 2.4281 2.4400
March 2.4608 2.4236 2.4382
April 2.4682 2.4345 2.4504
May 2.4921 2.4585 2.4759
June 2.4982 2.4718 2.4848
July 2.5256 2.4870 2.5046
August 2.5541 2.5076 2.5281
September 2.5702 2.5316 2.5508
October 2.5330 2.5099 2.5233
November 2.5373 2.5019 2.5164
December 2.5492 2.5191 2.5316