2018 SBD to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.7172 NGN

YEARLY LOW

44.2500 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.8628 NGN

2018 SBD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 46.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 44.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4672 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3565 to the December average rate of 45.0387, 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 46.7172 was down 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.1687, 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 233,586 NGN

2017 Average 213,664 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 221,250 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,336.01 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.6271

44.8943

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NGN 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 46.1601, compared to 45.5656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.5656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.6262 NGN (High: 45.8761 / Low: 44.2500). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3213 NGN (High: 46.5069 / Low: 46.1856).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6262

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3213

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 46.4827) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.5118), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9709 (+14.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 46.4827

2017 Avg (February) 40.5118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.6615	45.8172	46.3565
February	46.7172	46.2738	46.4827
March	46.5069	46.1856	46.3594
April	46.5193	45.9849	46.2295
May	46.5018	45.4609	45.9981
June	45.8442	45.1305	45.5342
July	45.9041	45.1823	45.5835
August	45.9721	45.6304	45.7625
September	46.1319	45.5640	45.8965
October	46.1136	45.2988	45.6684
November	46.1396	45.1476	45.4437
December	45.8761	44.2500	45.0387