YEARLY HIGH
0.2507 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2399 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2439 BBD

2019 SBD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.2507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.2399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2467 to the December average rate of 0.2414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2507 was down 3.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,254 BBD
2018 Average 1,269 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,199 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.24 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2472
0.2409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BBD 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 0.2453, compared to 0.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0089 BBD (High: 0.2507 / Low: 0.2419). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.2441 / Low: 0.2427).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2467) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-4.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2467
2018 Avg (January) 0.2574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2507 0.2419 0.2467
February 0.2501 0.2437 0.2465
March 0.2487 0.2443 0.2461
April 0.2499 0.2435 0.2453
May 0.2467 0.2431 0.2443
June 0.2441 0.2427 0.2432
July 0.2449 0.2408 0.2427
August 0.2464 0.2429 0.2446
September 0.2456 0.2407 0.2427
October 0.2437 0.2407 0.2418
November 0.2459 0.2399 0.2418
December 0.2432 0.2409 0.2414