2018 SBD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1690 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1579 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1645 CAD

2018 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1690 was down 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1758, 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 845 CAD

2017 Average 831 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 790 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.48 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1671

0.1594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1638, compared to 0.1653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 CAD (High: 0.1646 / Low: 0.1584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 CAD (High: 0.1650 / Low: 0.1619).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-3.37%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1664

2017 Avg (March) 0.1722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1618	0.1579	0.1600
February	0.1646	0.1584	0.1622
March	0.1690	0.1646	0.1664
April	0.1660	0.1613	0.1637
May	0.1663	0.1628	0.1644
June	0.1688	0.1633	0.1658
July	0.1678	0.1641	0.1660
August	0.1668	0.1636	0.1654
September	0.1670	0.1627	0.1651
October	0.1650	0.1619	0.1637
November	0.1687	0.1633	0.1650
December	0.1685	0.1641	0.1664