YEARLY HIGH
2.9012 CZK
YEARLY LOW
2.6036 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7579 CZK

2018 SBD to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 2.9012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.6036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2976 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6841 to the December average rate of 2.8105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9012 was down 12.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3109, 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 14,506 CZK
2017 Average 14,950 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 13,018 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,488.15 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8734
2.6248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CZK 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 2.7001, compared to 2.8157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1517 CZK (High: 2.8735 / Low: 2.7218). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 CZK (High: 2.8557 / Low: 2.8060).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1517
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.8526) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0735 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.8526
2017 Avg (November) 2.7792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7472 2.6235 2.6841
February 2.6817 2.6036 2.6455
March 2.6786 2.6231 2.6531
April 2.7214 2.6197 2.6562
May 2.8399 2.7202 2.7692
June 2.8242 2.7542 2.7927
July 2.8200 2.7627 2.7937
August 2.8795 2.7805 2.8228
September 2.8179 2.7512 2.7890
October 2.8557 2.8060 2.8257
November 2.9012 2.8251 2.8526
December 2.8735 2.7218 2.8105