2018 SBD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

75.7213 SOS

YEARLY LOW

70.3197 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.4815 SOS

2018 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 75.7213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 70.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4016 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6313 to the December average rate of 71.7551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.7213 was down 0.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.4518, 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 378,607 SOS

2017 Average 370,671 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 351,598 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,008.22 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.2102

71.4410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SOS 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 74.1792, compared to 72.7838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.1792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.7587 SOS (High: 73.0783 / Low: 70.3197). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2806 SOS (High: 73.4111 / Low: 73.1304).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7587

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2806

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 0.7194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 74.6313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.5481), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0832 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 74.6313

2017 Avg (January) 73.5481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.7213	73.7331	74.6313
February	75.2649	74.4299	74.8961
March	75.5196	74.1683	74.7819
April	74.8769	73.5560	74.2097
May	75.1531	72.4456	73.6377
June	73.6959	72.2020	72.9183
July	73.5854	72.2072	73.0916
August	73.4191	73.0572	73.2988
September	73.4111	73.1304	73.3056
October	73.3217	72.0351	72.8231
November	73.4557	71.6941	72.4287
December	73.0783	70.3197	71.7551