2018 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8225 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6566 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7287 SCR

2018 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.8225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1659 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7909 to the December average rate of 1.6919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8225 was up 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8186, 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 9,113 SCR

2017 Average 8,695 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 8,283 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 829.60 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8008

1.6820

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.7441, compared to 1.7133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0968 SCR (High: 1.8193 / Low: 1.7224). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SCR (High: 1.7251 / Low: 1.7212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0968

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0881 (+5.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7909

2017 Avg (January) 1.7028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8225	1.7457	1.7909
February	1.8090	1.7133	1.7556
March	1.8102	1.7256	1.7563
April	1.7675	1.7202	1.7310
May	1.7952	1.6996	1.7231
June	1.7191	1.6978	1.7076
July	1.7223	1.6961	1.7123
August	1.7251	1.7212	1.7227
September	1.8193	1.7224	1.7305
October	1.7517	1.6991	1.7155
November	1.7328	1.7009	1.7069
December	1.7160	1.6566	1.6919