YEARLY HIGH
13.9245 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.8183 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2966 JPY

2019 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 13.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 12.8183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1063 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4373 to the December average rate of 13.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.9245 was down 4.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.5729, 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 69,623 JPY
2018 Average 70,066 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 64,091 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,531.45 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.7743
12.9058
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 13.4983, compared to 13.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7366 JPY (High: 13.7283 / Low: 12.9917). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2161 JPY (High: 13.3045 / Low: 13.0884).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7366
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 13.7019) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.8247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1227 (-0.89%).

2019 Avg (April) 13.7019
2018 Avg (April) 13.8247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7283 12.9917 13.4373
February 13.7570 13.4866 13.6029
March 13.8039 13.5233 13.6720
April 13.9245 13.5111 13.7019
May 13.6346 13.2076 13.4351
June 13.2407 13.0197 13.1405
July 13.3278 12.9851 13.1342
August 13.1332 12.8183 12.9781
September 13.1787 12.9488 13.0462
October 13.2070 12.8957 13.0722
November 13.3053 13.0642 13.1611
December 13.3045 13.0884 13.1775