YEARLY HIGH
0.2604 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2448 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2552 BZD

2018 SBD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.2604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2587 to the December average rate of 0.2494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2604 was down 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2653, 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 1,302 BZD
2017 Average 1,287 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,224 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.76 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2602
0.2484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BZD 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 0.2576, compared to 0.2529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0089 BZD (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2448). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BZD (High: 0.2551 / Low: 0.2546).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2587) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2587
2017 Avg (January) 0.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2604 0.2556 0.2587
February 0.2602 0.2578 0.2592
March 0.2594 0.2577 0.2587
April 0.2599 0.2570 0.2582
May 0.2600 0.2540 0.2567
June 0.2557 0.2521 0.2541
July 0.2554 0.2519 0.2541
August 0.2550 0.2538 0.2547
September 0.2551 0.2546 0.2548
October 0.2548 0.2503 0.2526
November 0.2555 0.2498 0.2518
December 0.2537 0.2448 0.2494