YEARLY HIGH
72.7104 SOS
YEARLY LOW
69.3635 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.7169 SOS

2019 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 72.7104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 69.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3469 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.5743 to the December average rate of 69.9955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 72.7104 was down 3.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 75.7213, 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 363,552 SOS
2018 Average 367,364 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 346,818 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,734.33 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

71.7322
69.8376
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 71.1759, compared to 70.2579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.1759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.2579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.6606 SOS (High: 72.7104 / Low: 70.0498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0359 SOS (High: 70.6295 / Low: 69.5936).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6606
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4317 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 71.5743) against the same month in 2018 (average: 74.6313), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0570 (-4.10%).

2019 Avg (January) 71.5743
2018 Avg (January) 74.6313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.7104 70.0498 71.5743
February 72.5506 70.4779 71.4394
March 72.1354 70.8531 71.3677
April 72.3999 70.4285 71.0864
May 71.6775 70.3509 70.9586
June 71.2731 70.1537 70.6290
July 70.9456 69.7718 70.4256
August 71.3513 70.0900 70.7282
September 71.1637 69.5674 70.2965
October 70.6842 69.3635 70.0694
November 71.1194 69.4753 70.0322
December 70.6295 69.5936 69.9955