YEARLY HIGH
0.1022 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0902 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0955 GBP

2019 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.1022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.0921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1022 was up 1.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1007, 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 511 GBP
2018 Average 476 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 451 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.85 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1015
0.0912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0948, compared to 0.0963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0066 GBP (High: 0.0995 / Low: 0.0929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0969 / Low: 0.0952).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1006) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+2.16%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1006
2018 Avg (August) 0.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0974 0.0930 0.0956
February 0.0967 0.0919 0.0948
March 0.0955 0.0919 0.0934
April 0.0956 0.0929 0.0942
May 0.0979 0.0924 0.0950
June 0.0969 0.0952 0.0959
July 0.1008 0.0961 0.0973
August 0.1022 0.0990 0.1006
September 0.1018 0.0963 0.0982
October 0.0995 0.0929 0.0955
November 0.0950 0.0930 0.0938
December 0.0938 0.0902 0.0921