YEARLY HIGH
6.2949 GMD
YEARLY LOW
5.9737 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1089 GMD

2019 SBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 6.2949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.9737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3212 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1054 to the December average rate of 6.1967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.2949 was down 0.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.3052, 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 31,475 GMD
2018 Average 30,519 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 29,869 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,605.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.2136
6.0108
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 6.0816, compared to 6.1362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2397 GMD (High: 6.2135 / Low: 5.9737). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0719 GMD (High: 6.2437 / Low: 6.1718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2397
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 6.1882) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.1950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-0.11%).

2019 Avg (November) 6.1882
2018 Avg (November) 6.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2135 5.9737 6.1054
February 6.2020 6.0392 6.1071
March 6.1834 6.0488 6.1049
April 6.2132 6.0261 6.0815
May 6.1374 6.0317 6.0632
June 6.0723 5.9863 6.0277
July 6.1182 6.0102 6.0502
August 6.2006 6.0785 6.1338
September 6.2006 6.0607 6.1135
October 6.2077 6.0768 6.1345
November 6.2949 6.1473 6.1882
December 6.2437 6.1718 6.1967