YEARLY HIGH
0.1072 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0836 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0913 SBD

2019 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.0860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1072 was down 12.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 536 SBD
2018 Average 584 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 418 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1057
0.0831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0964, compared to 0.0862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0065 SBD (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SBD (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0851).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1038) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-13.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1038
2018 Avg (January) 0.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1072 0.1016 0.1038
February 0.1032 0.0973 0.0996
March 0.0986 0.0955 0.0975
April 0.0976 0.0948 0.0961
May 0.0953 0.0889 0.0928
June 0.0906 0.0877 0.0886
July 0.0883 0.0864 0.0876
August 0.0869 0.0851 0.0860
September 0.0872 0.0854 0.0863
October 0.0869 0.0850 0.0861
November 0.0855 0.0836 0.0850
December 0.0874 0.0847 0.0860