YEARLY HIGH
0.2721 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.2546 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2643 FJD

2018 SBD to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.2721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.2546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2601 to the December average rate of 0.2626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2721 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2703, 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 1,361 FJD
2017 Average 1,318 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 1,273 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.66 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2705
0.2592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to FJD 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 0.2620, compared to 0.2665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0103 FJD (High: 0.2649 / Low: 0.2546). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 FJD (High: 0.2716 / Low: 0.2670).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+2.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2696
2017 Avg (October) 0.2622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2649 0.2546 0.2601
February 0.2630 0.2575 0.2603
March 0.2642 0.2587 0.2613
April 0.2660 0.2588 0.2622
May 0.2702 0.2612 0.2656
June 0.2662 0.2596 0.2627
July 0.2678 0.2620 0.2652
August 0.2707 0.2648 0.2675
September 0.2716 0.2670 0.2693
October 0.2721 0.2673 0.2696
November 0.2692 0.2629 0.2647
December 0.2660 0.2595 0.2626