YEARLY HIGH
3.9281 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.6750 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7848 SBD

2018 FJD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 3.9281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 3.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2531 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8450 to the December average rate of 3.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9281 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,641 SBD
2017 Average 18,969 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,375 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,265.39 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8585
3.6958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.8168, compared to 3.7529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1531 SBD (High: 3.9281 / Low: 3.7751). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0635 SBD (High: 3.7456 / Low: 3.6822).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1531
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.8450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0720 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.8450
2017 Avg (January) 3.7730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9281 3.7751 3.8450
February 3.8839 3.8022 3.8424
March 3.8651 3.7854 3.8267
April 3.8637 3.7591 3.8144
May 3.8292 3.7007 3.7656
June 3.8522 3.7560 3.8065
July 3.8170 3.7340 3.7715
August 3.7764 3.6944 3.7382
September 3.7456 3.6822 3.7131
October 3.7415 3.6750 3.7093
November 3.8038 3.7147 3.7773
December 3.8536 3.7599 3.8077