YEARLY HIGH
0.1984 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1671 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1786 BND

2018 SBD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.1671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1701 to the December average rate of 0.1942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1984 was up 8.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1832, 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 992 BND
2017 Average 884 BND
Yearly Trough Low 835 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.42 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1967
0.1667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BND 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 0.1721, compared to 0.1851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0267 BND (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.1706). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BND (High: 0.1703 / Low: 0.1678).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+12.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1942
2017 Avg (December) 0.1731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1722 0.1677 0.1701
February 0.1721 0.1687 0.1702
March 0.1703 0.1678 0.1693
April 0.1719 0.1678 0.1692
May 0.1885 0.1689 0.1726
June 0.1916 0.1671 0.1814
July 0.1916 0.1684 0.1795
August 0.1915 0.1729 0.1909
September 0.1915 0.1727 0.1874
October 0.1788 0.1723 0.1770
November 0.1973 0.1706 0.1814
December 0.1984 0.1725 0.1942