2018 SBD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.1102 MRO

YEARLY LOW

26.2027 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.1094 MRO

2018 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 46.1102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 26.2027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9075 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6800 to the December average rate of 44.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.1102 was down 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.4174, 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 230,551 MRO

2017 Average 230,392 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 131,013 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,537.50 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.0424

43.4437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 45.5605, compared to 44.6584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.5605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 18.9862 MRO (High: 45.1889 / Low: 26.2027). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1268 MRO (High: 45.3156 / Low: 45.1889).

October Spread (Volatile) ±18.9862

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 45.6723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.0573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3850 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 45.6723

2017 Avg (April) 46.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.0458	45.2134	45.6800
February	45.9508	45.6536	45.8259
March	45.9862	45.5945	45.7817
April	46.1102	45.1832	45.6723
May	45.9844	44.9732	45.4342
June	45.1968	44.5771	44.9690
July	45.2290	44.6810	45.0066
August	45.3156	45.0621	45.2032
September	45.3156	45.1889	45.2734
October	45.1889	26.2027	43.6603
November	45.2523	44.5249	44.6361
December	44.9322	43.3395	44.1708