YEARLY HIGH
0.9869 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8564 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9074 SBD

2018 SEK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.8564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1305 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9657 to the December average rate of 0.8944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9869 was up 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,934 SBD
2017 Average 4,580 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,282 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9753
0.8602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.9309, compared to 0.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0508 SBD (High: 0.9407 / Low: 0.8899). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 SBD (High: 0.8909 / Low: 0.8709).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0906 (+10.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9638
2017 Avg (February) 0.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9855 0.9464 0.9657
February 0.9869 0.9401 0.9638
March 0.9506 0.9295 0.9427
April 0.9407 0.8899 0.9199
May 0.9127 0.8690 0.8946
June 0.9183 0.8829 0.8984
July 0.9145 0.8849 0.8966
August 0.8957 0.8564 0.8698
September 0.8992 0.8621 0.8807
October 0.8909 0.8709 0.8795
November 0.8895 0.8673 0.8828
December 0.9220 0.8745 0.8944