YEARLY HIGH
1.1225 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.0449 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0765 GBP

2017 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.1225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0776 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0945 to the December average rate of 1.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1225 was down 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1330, 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 5,612 GBP
2016 Average 5,146 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,224 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.04 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1016
1.0519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 1.0833, compared to 1.0696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0519 GBP (High: 1.0968 / Low: 1.0449). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 GBP (High: 1.0620 / Low: 1.0474).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0945) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1350 (+14.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0945
2016 Avg (January) 0.9595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1225 1.0762 1.0945
February 1.0937 1.0732 1.0861
March 1.1095 1.0817 1.0975
April 1.0955 1.0586 1.0769
May 1.0804 1.0555 1.0642
June 1.0918 1.0680 1.0807
July 1.0792 1.0606 1.0725
August 1.1018 1.0679 1.0892
September 1.0968 1.0449 1.0672
October 1.0761 1.0550 1.0677
November 1.0757 1.0461 1.0650
December 1.0620 1.0474 1.0560