2018 SDG to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1206 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1652 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4397 SBD

2018 SDG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.1652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9553 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1079 to the December average rate of 0.1698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1206 was down 9.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,603 SBD

2017 Average 5,888 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 826 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,776.57 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2019

0.0739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SBD 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 0.5561, compared to 0.3233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6744 SBD (High: 1.1018 / Low: 0.4274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.4385 / Low: 0.4365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6744

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6114 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1130 (-9.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1079

2017 Avg (January) 1.2209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1206	1.1002	1.1079
February	1.1018	0.4274	0.4966
March	0.4320	0.4273	0.4296
April	0.4325	0.4266	0.4300
May	0.4389	0.4270	0.4335
June	0.4431	0.4345	0.4388
July	0.4434	0.4361	0.4393
August	0.4385	0.4365	0.4378
September	0.4386	0.4363	0.4377
October	0.4407	0.1681	0.2872
November	0.1695	0.1652	0.1679
December	0.1729	0.1669	0.1698