YEARLY HIGH
0.9664 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.9054 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9473 SRD

2018 SBD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.9664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9604 to the December average rate of 0.9228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9664 was down 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9739, 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 4,832 SRD
2017 Average 4,793 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 4,527 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.02 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9670
0.9187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SRD 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 0.9569, compared to 0.9377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0333 SRD (High: 0.9387 / Low: 0.9054). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SRD (High: 0.9454 / Low: 0.9454).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9630) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-0.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9630
2017 Avg (February) 0.9685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9660 0.9498 0.9604
February 0.9664 0.9578 0.9630
March 0.9641 0.9578 0.9613
April 0.9659 0.9547 0.9594
May 0.9660 0.9434 0.9538
June 0.9481 0.9364 0.9439
July 0.9480 0.9347 0.9426
August 0.9454 0.9454 0.9454
September 0.9454 0.9454 0.9454
October 0.9454 0.9291 0.9374
November 0.9454 0.9302 0.9325
December 0.9387 0.9054 0.9228