YEARLY HIGH
0.0821 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 SBD

2018 RSD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0799 to the December average rate of 0.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0821 was up 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411 SBD
2017 Average 364 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 379 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0815
0.0764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0799, compared to 0.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0038 SBD (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0761). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0767).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+21.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0809
2017 Avg (February) 0.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0816 0.0783 0.0799
February 0.0821 0.0797 0.0809
March 0.0820 0.0801 0.0811
April 0.0817 0.0796 0.0808
May 0.0797 0.0773 0.0783
June 0.0792 0.0774 0.0782
July 0.0795 0.0778 0.0784
August 0.0781 0.0758 0.0771
September 0.0786 0.0770 0.0777
October 0.0778 0.0767 0.0772
November 0.0775 0.0758 0.0769
December 0.0798 0.0761 0.0778