YEARLY HIGH
1.4307 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.3366 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3867 USD

2017 XDR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.4307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0941 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3514 to the December average rate of 1.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4307 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4240, 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 7,153 USD
2016 Average 6,950 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,683 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.39 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4278
1.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to USD 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 1.3634, compared to 1.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0236 USD (High: 1.3602 / Low: 1.3366). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 USD (High: 1.4148 / Low: 1.4020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.4209) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+1.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.4209
2016 Avg (September) 1.3991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3602 1.3366 1.3514
February 1.3648 1.3490 1.3553
March 1.3671 1.3464 1.3545
April 1.3710 1.3525 1.3611
May 1.3843 1.3655 1.3751
June 1.3914 1.3784 1.3830
July 1.4066 1.3855 1.3953
August 1.4229 1.4048 1.4112
September 1.4307 1.4108 1.4209
October 1.4148 1.4020 1.4094
November 1.4200 1.4003 1.4082
December 1.4241 1.4098 1.4156