2018 FKP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1693 SBD

YEARLY LOW

9.9311 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5173 SBD

2018 FKP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 11.1693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 9.9311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2383 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7363 to the December average rate of 10.2406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1693 was up 5.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,847 SBD

2017 Average 50,337 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 49,655 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,191.32 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0239

10.0731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.7381, compared to 10.2964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5662 SBD (High: 11.0532 / Low: 10.4870). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1619 SBD (High: 10.6218 / Low: 10.4599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5662

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 10.9447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8854), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0593 (+10.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 10.9447

2017 Avg (April) 9.8854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.0532	10.4870	10.7363
February	11.0420	10.6828	10.8339
March	11.0505	10.7102	10.8529
April	11.1693	10.7075	10.9447
May	10.6218	10.4599	10.5430
June	10.6301	10.4215	10.5179
July	10.6022	10.2943	10.4238
August	10.3545	10.0136	10.1524
September	10.4690	10.1437	10.2877
October	10.5078	10.1794	10.3562
November	10.5095	10.0882	10.3178
December	10.4947	9.9311	10.2406