2018 SBD to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1809 DJF

YEARLY LOW

21.6121 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.5750 DJF

2018 SBD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 23.1809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 21.6121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5689 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0025 to the December average rate of 22.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.1809 was down 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.3611, 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 115,905 DJF

2017 Average 114,447 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 108,060 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,844.32 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.1001

21.9290

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to DJF 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 22.7672, compared to 22.3828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.7911 DJF (High: 22.4032 / Low: 21.6121). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 DJF (High: 22.5691 / Low: 22.5627).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7911

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 23.0025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.7471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2554 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 23.0025

2017 Avg (January) 22.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.1809	22.7618	23.0025
February	23.0581	22.7011	22.8966
March	22.8592	22.7011	22.7917
April	22.8856	22.6083	22.7251
May	22.8893	22.4866	22.6879
June	22.6047	22.3243	22.4995
July	22.6315	22.3091	22.4942
August	22.5691	22.5627	22.5677
September	22.6325	22.5627	22.5737
October	22.5691	22.1741	22.3774
November	22.5627	22.2032	22.2573
December	22.4032	21.6121	22.0266