2018 CAD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3330 SBD

YEARLY LOW

5.9171 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0798 SBD

2018 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 6.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 5.9171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4158 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2499 to the December average rate of 6.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3330 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,665 SBD

2017 Average 30,119 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 29,586 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,079.13 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2739

5.9853

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.1081, compared to 6.0514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2390 SBD (High: 6.3136 / Low: 6.0745). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1144 SBD (High: 6.1760 / Low: 6.0616).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.2499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3033 (+5.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.2499

2017 Avg (January) 5.9466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3330	6.1818	6.2499
February	6.3136	6.0745	6.1670
March	6.0763	5.9171	6.0094
April	6.1987	6.0244	6.1091
May	6.1424	6.0121	6.0830
June	6.1240	5.9256	6.0303
July	6.0926	5.9608	6.0257
August	6.1132	5.9945	6.0478
September	6.1457	5.9877	6.0557
October	6.1760	6.0616	6.1081
November	6.1247	5.9285	6.0614
December	6.0955	5.9338	6.0099