YEARLY HIGH
11.2042 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.4447 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8315 SBD

2017 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 11.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 10.4447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7595 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6170 to the December average rate of 11.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.2042 was down 2.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.4662, 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 56,021 SBD
2016 Average 54,997 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 52,223 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,797.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.0822
10.4748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.6767, compared to 10.9862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3003 SBD (High: 11.0961 / Low: 10.7958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1202 SBD (High: 10.6135 / Low: 10.4933).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1202

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0707 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 11.0255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2206 (+2.04%).

2017 Avg (November) 11.0255
2016 Avg (November) 10.8049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6912 10.5646 10.6170
February 10.6135 10.4933 10.5462
March 10.6291 10.4447 10.5254
April 10.7507 10.5148 10.6433
May 10.9722 10.7093 10.8335
June 10.9981 10.7729 10.8947
July 11.0279 10.8446 10.9190
August 11.0961 10.7958 10.9261
September 11.1497 10.9580 11.0316
October 11.0923 10.9468 11.0081
November 11.2042 10.9120 11.0255
December 11.1056 10.9466 11.0072