YEARLY HIGH
6.2934 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.5996 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8884 SBD

2018 AUD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 6.2934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.5996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6938 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1802 to the December average rate of 5.7868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2934 was up 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,467 SBD
2017 Average 29,949 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27,998 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,469.24 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2333
5.5964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.0181, compared to 5.7587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2395 SBD (High: 6.2934 / Low: 6.0539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 SBD (High: 5.7022 / Low: 5.5996).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2395
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.1802) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.8584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3218 (+5.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.1802
2017 Avg (January) 5.8584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2934 6.0539 6.1802
February 6.2229 6.0389 6.1016
March 6.1138 5.9587 6.0257
April 6.0609 5.8629 5.9778
May 5.9831 5.8024 5.8951
June 6.0656 5.8313 5.9279
July 5.9441 5.8088 5.8592
August 5.8589 5.6732 5.7802
September 5.7574 5.6083 5.6784
October 5.7022 5.5996 5.6495
November 5.8721 5.6936 5.7981
December 5.8894 5.7053 5.7868