2018 SBD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.3667 INR

YEARLY LOW

8.1092 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.6777 INR

2018 SBD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 9.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 8.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2575 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1922 to the December average rate of 8.7536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.3667 was up 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7230, 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 46,833 INR

2017 Average 41,673 INR

Yearly Trough Low 40,546 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,287.51 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.3627

8.0858

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SBD to INR 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 8.4171, compared to 8.9383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6758 INR (High: 9.1215 / Low: 8.4456). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1028 INR (High: 8.4191 / Low: 8.3163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6758

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1028

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 0.2742 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.2563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.3299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9264 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.2563

2017 Avg (October) 8.3299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.2753	8.1092	8.1922
February	8.3857	8.2292	8.3107
March	8.4191	8.3163	8.3716
April	8.5885	8.3150	8.4370
May	8.7482	8.5283	8.6239
June	8.6778	8.4464	8.5674
July	8.7427	8.6186	8.6806
August	9.0079	8.6597	8.8151
September	9.2348	9.0004	9.1419
October	9.3667	9.1468	9.2563
November	9.1444	8.7295	8.9821
December	9.1215	8.4456	8.7536