YEARLY HIGH
0.2537 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2444 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2489 SBD

2018 NIO to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NIO to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.2444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2509 to the December average rate of 0.2492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2537 was down 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,269 SBD
2017 Average 1,303 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,222 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2514
0.2457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 0.2498, compared to 0.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0086 SBD (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2451). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SBD (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2463).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2522), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-1.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2492
2017 Avg (December) 0.2522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2533 0.2486 0.2509
February 0.2507 0.2477 0.2489
March 0.2507 0.2478 0.2493
April 0.2510 0.2481 0.2495
May 0.2515 0.2463 0.2497
June 0.2523 0.2486 0.2505
July 0.2531 0.2473 0.2495
August 0.2486 0.2463 0.2475
September 0.2471 0.2444 0.2462
October 0.2489 0.2453 0.2473
November 0.2495 0.2446 0.2477
December 0.2537 0.2451 0.2492