2018 SBD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8975 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8392 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8772 BOB

2018 SBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0583 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8897 to the December average rate of 0.8551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8975 was down 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9181, 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 4,488 BOB

2017 Average 4,441 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,196 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8947

0.8515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BOB 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 0.8857, compared to 0.8686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0305 BOB (High: 0.8697 / Low: 0.8392). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BOB (High: 0.8775 / Low: 0.8726).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+1.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8897

2017 Avg (January) 0.8807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8975	0.8788	0.8897
February	0.8943	0.8862	0.8911
March	0.8928	0.8862	0.8896
April	0.8937	0.8833	0.8876
May	0.8939	0.8732	0.8826
June	0.8803	0.8667	0.8736
July	0.8777	0.8657	0.8726
August	0.8775	0.8726	0.8755
September	0.8822	0.8751	0.8766
October	0.8760	0.8603	0.8685
November	0.8696	0.8564	0.8633
December	0.8697	0.8392	0.8551