YEARLY HIGH
0.0875 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0809 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0841 SBD

2018 CVE to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CVE to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0856 to the December average rate of 0.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0875 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438 SBD
2017 Average 399 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 404 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0870
0.0819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 0.0854, compared to 0.0829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0037 SBD (High: 0.0853 / Low: 0.0816). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SBD (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0816).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+15.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0865
2017 Avg (February) 0.0749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0874 0.0840 0.0856
February 0.0875 0.0855 0.0865
March 0.0875 0.0859 0.0866
April 0.0871 0.0850 0.0863
May 0.0848 0.0830 0.0838
June 0.0848 0.0828 0.0835
July 0.0849 0.0829 0.0836
August 0.0834 0.0809 0.0824
September 0.0841 0.0826 0.0832
October 0.0834 0.0821 0.0826
November 0.0829 0.0816 0.0823
December 0.0853 0.0816 0.0832