2018 SBD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0911 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0870 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0895 XDR

2018 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0895 to the December average rate of 0.0889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0911 was down 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0957, 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 455 XDR

2017 Average 462 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 435 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0908

0.0884

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SBD to XDR 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 0.0891, compared to 0.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0035 XDR (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0870). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0903).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0899

2017 Avg (November) 0.0907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0905	0.0882	0.0895
February	0.0896	0.0882	0.0888
March	0.0891	0.0880	0.0886
April	0.0894	0.0881	0.0886
May	0.0904	0.0892	0.0896
June	0.0899	0.0887	0.0894
July	0.0907	0.0889	0.0900
August	0.0910	0.0903	0.0906
September	0.0906	0.0903	0.0904
October	0.0906	0.0897	0.0901
November	0.0911	0.0896	0.0899
December	0.0906	0.0870	0.0889