YEARLY HIGH
14.0442 VUV
YEARLY LOW
13.2805 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6952 VUV

2018 SBD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 14.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 13.2805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7637 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5468 to the December average rate of 13.7136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.0442 was down 0.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1470, 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 70,221 VUV
2017 Average 68,442 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 66,403 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,818.48 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.9978
13.4910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to VUV 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 13.5996, compared to 13.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4637 VUV (High: 13.7734 / Low: 13.3097). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VUV (High: 13.7531 / Low: 13.7531).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4637
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 13.9556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4401 (+3.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 13.9556
2017 Avg (October) 13.5155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6493 13.2805 13.5468
February 13.7734 13.3097 13.5333
March 13.7213 13.4490 13.5721
April 13.7217 13.4658 13.6011
May 13.9078 13.5526 13.7532
June 13.8573 13.4501 13.5911
July 13.8780 13.5278 13.7202
August 13.7531 13.7531 13.7531
September 13.7531 13.7531 13.7531
October 14.0442 13.7531 13.9556
November 14.0264 13.7448 13.8498
December 13.9541 13.4945 13.7136