YEARLY HIGH
0.1673 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1566 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1618 CAD

2019 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1640 to the December average rate of 0.1590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1673 was down 1.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1690, 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 837 CAD
2018 Average 823 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 783 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.48 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1650
0.1584
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 0.1636, compared to 0.1601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0062 CAD (High: 0.1650 / Low: 0.1588). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CAD (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1582).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1640) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+2.52%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1640
2018 Avg (January) 0.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1673 0.1621 0.1640
February 0.1656 0.1600 0.1627
March 0.1660 0.1625 0.1645
April 0.1663 0.1621 0.1642
May 0.1670 0.1634 0.1644
June 0.1650 0.1588 0.1616
July 0.1616 0.1572 0.1590
August 0.1642 0.1607 0.1624
September 0.1638 0.1593 0.1607
October 0.1621 0.1577 0.1595
November 0.1616 0.1582 0.1600
December 0.1610 0.1566 0.1590