2018 SBD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1295 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1214 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1269 USD

2018 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1287 to the December average rate of 0.1237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1295 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1307, 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 648 USD

2017 Average 640 USD

Yearly Trough Low 607 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1295

0.1232

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SBD to USD 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 0.1282, compared to 0.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 USD (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1214). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1268 / Low: 0.1268).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1287

2017 Avg (January) 0.1273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1295	0.1272	0.1287
February	0.1294	0.1283	0.1289
March	0.1291	0.1283	0.1287
April	0.1293	0.1278	0.1285
May	0.1294	0.1263	0.1277
June	0.1270	0.1254	0.1264
July	0.1271	0.1253	0.1264
August	0.1268	0.1268	0.1268
September	0.1268	0.1268	0.1268
October	0.1268	0.1246	0.1257
November	0.1268	0.1247	0.1250
December	0.1259	0.1214	0.1237