YEARLY HIGH
0.1118 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1030 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1075 EUR

2018 SBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1055 to the December average rate of 0.1088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1118 was down 8.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1225, 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 559 EUR
2017 Average 567 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 515 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.82 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1106
0.1038
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SBD to EUR 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 0.1059, compared to 0.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0054 EUR (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1056). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EUR (High: 0.1101 / Low: 0.1087).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1098
2017 Avg (August) 0.1093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1075 0.1033 0.1055
February 0.1056 0.1030 0.1044
March 0.1054 0.1033 0.1044
April 0.1063 0.1036 0.1047
May 0.1095 0.1067 0.1080
June 0.1094 0.1070 0.1082
July 0.1090 0.1066 0.1081
August 0.1118 0.1083 0.1098
September 0.1096 0.1076 0.1088
October 0.1101 0.1087 0.1094
November 0.1115 0.1090 0.1100
December 0.1111 0.1056 0.1088