2018 SBD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8804 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.8046 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8394 CNY

2018 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.8804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.8046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0757 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8272 to the December average rate of 0.8528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8804 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8923, 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 4,402 CNY

2017 Average 4,326 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 4,023 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.67 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8758

0.8032

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CNY 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 0.8161, compared to 0.8626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0363 CNY (High: 0.8713 / Low: 0.8351). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 CNY (High: 0.8734 / Low: 0.8649).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+2.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8674

2017 Avg (November) 0.8458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8401	0.8111	0.8272
February	0.8199	0.8090	0.8153
March	0.8181	0.8060	0.8139
April	0.8152	0.8046	0.8093
May	0.8222	0.8074	0.8136
June	0.8336	0.8069	0.8173
July	0.8639	0.8315	0.8490
August	0.8792	0.8622	0.8678
September	0.8734	0.8649	0.8690
October	0.8750	0.8653	0.8698
November	0.8804	0.8608	0.8674
December	0.8713	0.8351	0.8528