YEARLY HIGH
1.1334 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.0627 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1107 SVC

2018 SBD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.1334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1260 to the December average rate of 1.0826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1334 was down 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1426, 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 5,667 SVC
2017 Average 5,600 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 5,314 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.27 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1331
1.0780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SVC 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 1.1214, compared to 1.1000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0387 SVC (High: 1.1014 / Low: 1.0627). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SVC (High: 1.1105 / Low: 1.1082).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1260
2017 Avg (January) 1.1136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1334 1.1128 1.1260
February 1.1328 1.1224 1.1285
March 1.1294 1.1221 1.1262
April 1.1313 1.1185 1.1240
May 1.1321 1.1057 1.1176
June 1.1133 1.0976 1.1061
July 1.1119 1.0965 1.1061
August 1.1102 1.1048 1.1087
September 1.1105 1.1082 1.1093
October 1.1090 1.0895 1.0995
November 1.1093 1.0845 1.0935
December 1.1014 1.0627 1.0826