YEARLY HIGH
839.3446 SOS
YEARLY LOW
769.7058 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
803.0019 SOS

2017 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 839.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 769.7058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6388 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 780.8476 to the December average rate of 821.0554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 839.3446 was down 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 867.3287, 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 4,196,723 SOS
2016 Average 4,125,720 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,848,529 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,193.97 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

829.9631
776.3826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SOS 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 789.0346, compared to 816.9692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.9347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 789.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 816.9692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 30.1872 SOS (High: 838.1025 / Low: 807.9153). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4574 SOS (High: 796.2357 / Low: 783.7783).

August Spread (Volatile) ±30.1872
April Spread (Stable) ±12.4574

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 8.8067 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 821.0554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 771.5771), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4783 (+6.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 821.0554
2016 Avg (December) 771.5771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 789.0989 769.7058 780.8476
February 795.6937 776.4149 784.6411
March 792.8641 772.4712 782.9503
April 796.2357 783.7783 788.9539
May 813.1698 785.9625 795.7993
June 811.9584 795.5499 801.0153
July 815.6033 797.3115 806.3911
August 838.1025 807.9153 816.4819
September 839.1724 816.0127 825.4980
October 827.8499 811.0184 816.6913
November 838.0432 808.7076 815.6977
December 839.3446 810.4212 821.0554