YEARLY HIGH
9.9798 SDG
YEARLY LOW
8.5791 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2008 SDG

2017 XDR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.9798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 8.5791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4007 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6959 to the December average rate of 9.5272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9798 was up 11.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9861, 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 49,899 SDG
2016 Average 42,837 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 42,896 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,003.52 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.6103
8.6128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SDG 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 8.9752, compared to 9.4265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5848 SDG (High: 9.9798 / Low: 9.3950). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0953 SDG (High: 9.2829 / Low: 9.1876).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5848
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0821 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.5272) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.7448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7824 (+8.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 9.5272
2016 Avg (December) 8.7448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7808 8.5866 8.6959
February 9.1239 8.6178 8.7368
March 9.1381 8.5791 8.9084
April 9.1895 9.0387 9.0983
May 9.2662 9.0887 9.1807
June 9.2829 9.1876 9.2312
July 9.4095 9.2112 9.3062
August 9.5182 9.3235 9.4132
September 9.5794 9.4184 9.4963
October 9.4815 9.3595 9.4142
November 9.5106 9.3347 9.4017
December 9.9798 9.3950 9.5272