YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0163 SBD

2018 AMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0170 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 SBD
2017 Average 81 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 80 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.26 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0167
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0162, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0164 / Low: 0.0163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0167
2017 Avg (December) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0160 0.0161
February 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
March 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0163 0.0160 0.0162
May 0.0164 0.0159 0.0162
June 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
July 0.0166 0.0164 0.0164
August 0.0164 0.0163 0.0164
September 0.0164 0.0162 0.0163
October 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
November 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
December 0.0170 0.0164 0.0167