2018 SBD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 2673.7265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2537.9076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.8189 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2599.3143 to the December average rate of 2604.5432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2673.7265 was down 10.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 2997.9247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SBD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2596.8218, compared to 2646.3707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.5489 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 93.9149 STD (High: 2649.4385 / Low: 2555.5236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 2668.3111 / Low: 2668.3111).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 39.6290 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2654.9627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2771.4044), the exchange rate shifted by -116.4417 (-4.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2631.7773 | 2549.5400 | 2599.3143 |
| February | 2592.8064 | 2537.9076 | 2559.6853 |
| March | 2575.4677 | 2539.6908 | 2560.2242 |
| April | 2581.7769 | 2544.2493 | 2561.4127 |
| May | 2670.4846 | 2613.1769 | 2645.3318 |
| June | 2673.7265 | 2627.8763 | 2654.9627 |
| July | 2671.1678 | 2620.4103 | 2653.1906 |
| August | 2668.3111 | 2664.5337 | 2668.1892 |
| September | 2668.3111 | 2668.3111 | 2668.3111 |
| October | 2668.3111 | 2622.3516 | 2652.0093 |
| November | 2668.3111 | 2625.4210 | 2631.9809 |
| December | 2649.4385 | 2555.5236 | 2604.5432 |