YEARLY HIGH
9.7087 SBD
YEARLY LOW
8.9473 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3053 SBD

2018 EUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 9.7087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 8.9473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7614 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4786 to the December average rate of 9.1970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.7087 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,543 SBD
2017 Average 44,143 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 44,736 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,806.87 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.6315
9.0419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 9.4480, compared to 9.1627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4640 SBD (High: 9.4659 / Low: 9.0019). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1202 SBD (High: 9.2029 / Low: 9.0827).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4640
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1202

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 0.2983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.5754) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.2812), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2942 (+15.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.5754
2017 Avg (February) 8.2812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6781 9.2992 9.4786
February 9.7087 9.4683 9.5754
March 9.6806 9.4916 9.5824
April 9.6516 9.4044 9.5551
May 9.3694 9.1330 9.2568
June 9.3443 9.1418 9.2396
July 9.3779 9.1753 9.2519
August 9.2378 8.9473 9.1047
September 9.2906 9.1205 9.1916
October 9.2029 9.0827 9.1402
November 9.1710 8.9723 9.0910
December 9.4659 9.0019 9.1970