YEARLY HIGH
1.1677 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.0133 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1035 SEK

2018 SBD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.1677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1544 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0356 to the December average rate of 1.1183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1677 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1696, 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 5,839 SEK
2017 Average 5,467 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 5,066 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772.18 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1613
1.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SEK 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 1.0754, compared to 1.1315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0607 SEK (High: 1.1237 / Low: 1.0630). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 SEK (High: 1.0758 / Low: 1.0519).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.1499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+10.16%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.1499
2017 Avg (August) 1.0438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0566 1.0147 1.0356
February 1.0637 1.0133 1.0377
March 1.0758 1.0519 1.0608
April 1.1237 1.0630 1.0873
May 1.1508 1.0956 1.1180
June 1.1327 1.0889 1.1132
July 1.1301 1.0935 1.1155
August 1.1677 1.1164 1.1499
September 1.1600 1.1121 1.1357
October 1.1483 1.1225 1.1370
November 1.1530 1.1242 1.1328
December 1.1436 1.0846 1.1183