2018 SBD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5729 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.3096 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0126 JPY

2018 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 14.5729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 13.3096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2634 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2835 to the December average rate of 13.8776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5729 was down 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9402, 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 72,865 JPY

2017 Average 71,786 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 66,548 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,316.80 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3474

13.5807

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JPY 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 13.9313, compared to 14.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9520 JPY (High: 14.2616 / Low: 13.3096). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1644 JPY (High: 13.9949 / Low: 13.8305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9520

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.2835) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.6399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3564 (-2.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.2835

2017 Avg (January) 14.6399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5729	13.9998	14.2835
February	14.2209	13.6647	13.9125
March	13.7898	13.4842	13.6446
April	14.0437	13.5982	13.8247
May	14.1731	13.6944	14.0070
June	13.9949	13.8305	13.9159
July	14.3550	13.8448	14.0805
August	14.1594	13.9373	14.0700
September	14.4248	14.0054	14.2022
October	14.4447	13.9966	14.1679
November	14.2870	14.0469	14.1649
December	14.2616	13.3096	13.8776