2018 SBD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3052 GMD

YEARLY LOW

5.9104 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1036 GMD

2018 SBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 6.3052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 5.9104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3948 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1784 to the December average rate of 6.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3052 was up 2.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1484, 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 31,526 GMD

2017 Average 29,331 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 29,552 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,974.23 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2451

5.9393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GMD 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 6.0713, compared to 6.1359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2335 GMD (High: 6.2364 / Low: 6.0029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 GMD (High: 6.1091 / Low: 6.0843).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2335

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0745 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.1784) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6360 (+11.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.1784

2017 Avg (January) 5.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3052	6.0967	6.1784
February	6.1912	6.0562	6.1041
March	6.1280	6.0536	6.0899
April	6.1010	6.0212	6.0669
May	6.0976	5.9574	6.0238
June	6.0000	5.9104	5.9648
July	6.0945	5.9194	6.0298
August	6.1091	6.0843	6.0976
September	6.2485	6.0850	6.1527
October	6.2606	6.1602	6.2196
November	6.2764	6.1705	6.1950
December	6.2364	6.0029	6.1205