YEARLY HIGH
1.1045 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0348 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0558 SBD

2018 SRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0697 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0413 to the December average rate of 1.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1045 was up 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,522 SBD
2017 Average 5,217 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,174 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0884
1.0339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.0451, compared to 1.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0392 SBD (High: 1.1045 / Low: 1.0653). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 1.0578 / Low: 1.0578).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+3.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0839
2017 Avg (December) 1.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0529 1.0352 1.0413
February 1.0441 1.0348 1.0385
March 1.0441 1.0373 1.0403
April 1.0474 1.0353 1.0423
May 1.0600 1.0352 1.0485
June 1.0679 1.0547 1.0595
July 1.0698 1.0549 1.0609
August 1.0578 1.0578 1.0578
September 1.0578 1.0578 1.0578
October 1.0763 1.0578 1.0668
November 1.0751 1.0578 1.0724
December 1.1045 1.0653 1.0839