2018 SBD to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1292 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.1188 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1241 CHF

2018 SBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1237 to the December average rate of 0.1228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1292 was down 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1306, 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 646 CHF

2017 Average 630 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 594 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1280

0.1198

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SBD to CHF 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 0.1239, compared to 0.1244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 CHF (High: 0.1262 / Low: 0.1201). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CHF (High: 0.1256 / Low: 0.1243).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1274

2017 Avg (May) 0.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1262	0.1201	0.1237
February	0.1216	0.1188	0.1205
March	0.1234	0.1203	0.1220
April	0.1273	0.1225	0.1244
May	0.1292	0.1246	0.1274
June	0.1261	0.1238	0.1251
July	0.1273	0.1241	0.1257
August	0.1264	0.1227	0.1253
September	0.1245	0.1215	0.1228
October	0.1256	0.1243	0.1249
November	0.1261	0.1241	0.1251
December	0.1252	0.1196	0.1228