2017 XDR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31495.4292 STD

YEARLY LOW

28962.9550 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

30113.7925 STD

2017 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 31495.4292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 28962.9550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2532.4743 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31184.5753 to the December average rate of 29282.8229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31495.4292 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 31542.4551, 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 157,477,146 STD

2016 Average 153,872,666 STD

Yearly Trough Low 144,814,775 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,662,371.27 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31400.5370

29023.0789

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to STD 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 30879.4019, compared to 29348.1831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1531.2188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30879.4019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29348.1831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 846.6828 STD (High: 31006.6816 / Low: 30159.9988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 271.3838 STD (High: 29529.8721 / Low: 29258.4883).

May Spread (Volatile) ±846.6828

October Spread (Stable) ±271.3838

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 634.6159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -634.6159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 31202.4155) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30873.3076), the exchange rate shifted by +329.1078 (+1.07%).

2017 Avg (February) 31202.4155

2016 Avg (February) 30873.3076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31456.4151	30960.9398	31184.5753
February	31495.4292	30876.8243	31202.4155
March	31381.3297	30863.8051	31039.6603
April	31374.8996	30762.6893	31145.9157
May	31006.6816	30159.9988	30511.2998
June	30361.3131	29891.2719	30192.5449
July	29901.2551	29244.4775	29663.5037
August	29417.5787	28962.9550	29274.3661
September	29408.2897	29062.9984	29221.2004
October	29529.8721	29258.4883	29355.4946
November	29412.2037	28976.1911	29291.7107
December	29411.1560	29135.6844	29282.8229