YEARLY HIGH
0.0318 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 SBD

2017 YER to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0318 was down 16.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 159 SBD
2016 Average 165 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 153 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0315
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0313, compared to 0.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0306). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0310).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-17.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0314
2016 Avg (January) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0318 0.0312 0.0314
February 0.0312 0.0310 0.0311
March 0.0313 0.0310 0.0311
April 0.0315 0.0310 0.0312
May 0.0318 0.0313 0.0315
June 0.0317 0.0311 0.0315
July 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313
August 0.0312 0.0306 0.0309
September 0.0313 0.0308 0.0310
October 0.0314 0.0311 0.0312
November 0.0317 0.0311 0.0313
December 0.0313 0.0309 0.0311