YEARLY HIGH
1.1970 TJS
YEARLY LOW
1.1211 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1609 TJS

2018 SBD to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.1970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.1211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1352 to the December average rate of 1.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1970 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1511, 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 5,985 TJS
2017 Average 5,502 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 5,606 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.41 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2005
1.1293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TJS 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 1.1400, compared to 1.1818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0461 TJS (High: 1.1970 / Low: 1.1509). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 TJS (High: 1.1960 / Low: 1.1932).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.1756) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+4.68%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.1756
2017 Avg (July) 1.1230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1428 1.1211 1.1352
February 1.1417 1.1311 1.1377
March 1.1391 1.1303 1.1354
April 1.1449 1.1281 1.1376
May 1.1614 1.1364 1.1462
June 1.1581 1.1395 1.1481
July 1.1970 1.1509 1.1756
August 1.1959 1.1896 1.1934
September 1.1960 1.1932 1.1946
October 1.1941 1.1735 1.1840
November 1.1949 1.1678 1.1775
December 1.1863 1.1440 1.1658