2019 SBD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8928 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.6518 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7612 LSL

2019 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 1.8928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2410 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7129 to the December average rate of 1.7401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8928 was down 4.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9763, 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 9,464 LSL

2018 Average 8,391 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 8,259 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204.78 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8636

1.6835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LSL 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 1.7413, compared to 1.7810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1615 LSL (High: 1.8928 / Low: 1.7313). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 LSL (High: 1.7403 / Low: 1.6778).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1615

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.8486) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0880 (+5.00%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.8486

2018 Avg (August) 1.7606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7624	1.6558	1.7129
February	1.7271	1.6518	1.6985
March	1.8020	1.7185	1.7665
April	1.7912	1.7019	1.7354
May	1.8073	1.7338	1.7602
June	1.8349	1.7164	1.7744
July	1.7403	1.6778	1.7047
August	1.8928	1.7313	1.8486
September	1.8697	1.7641	1.8030
October	1.8553	1.7618	1.8016
November	1.8585	1.7705	1.7882
December	1.7904	1.6888	1.7401