YEARLY HIGH
116.5717 KPW
YEARLY LOW
109.2592 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.2496 KPW

2018 SBD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 116.5717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 109.2592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3126 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.8462 to the December average rate of 111.3550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 116.5717 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.5779, 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 582,859 KPW
2017 Average 576,131 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 546,296 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,562.76 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.5194
110.8855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KPW 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 115.3437, compared to 113.1555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.3437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.1555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.0152 KPW (High: 113.2744 / Low: 109.2592). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 114.0813 / Low: 114.0813).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0152
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1883 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 115.8462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.5558), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2904 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 115.8462
2017 Avg (January) 114.5558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.5717 114.4642 115.8462
February 116.4646 115.4292 116.0499
March 116.1840 115.4292 115.8505
April 116.4071 115.0552 115.6232
May 116.4161 113.6963 114.9404
June 114.2615 112.8535 113.7521
July 114.3967 112.7991 113.7614
August 114.0813 114.0813 114.0813
September 114.0813 114.0813 114.0813
October 114.0813 112.1164 113.1259
November 114.0813 112.2476 112.5280
December 113.2744 109.2592 111.3550