2018 ETB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2920 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2806 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2848 SBD

2018 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.2920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 0.2806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2830 to the December average rate of 0.2867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2920 was down 18.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,460 SBD

2017 Average 1,638 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,403 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.92 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2876

0.2815

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ETB 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 0.2837, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0098 SBD (High: 0.2920 / Low: 0.2821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SBD (High: 0.2869 / Low: 0.2842).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2867

2017 Avg (December) 0.2842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2862	0.2811	0.2830
February	0.2844	0.2806	0.2820
March	0.2842	0.2812	0.2825
April	0.2849	0.2816	0.2833
May	0.2874	0.2809	0.2846
June	0.2894	0.2852	0.2871
July	0.2909	0.2838	0.2870
August	0.2869	0.2842	0.2854
September	0.2865	0.2822	0.2845
October	0.2898	0.2837	0.2854
November	0.2890	0.2813	0.2857
December	0.2920	0.2821	0.2867