YEARLY HIGH
0.1804 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1490 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1609 BND

2018 SVC to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1511 to the December average rate of 0.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1804 was up 8.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 BND
2017 Average 789 BND
Yearly Trough Low 745 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.79 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1823
0.1474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to BND 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 0.1535, compared to 0.1683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0231 BND (High: 0.1802 / Low: 0.1571). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BND (High: 0.1517 / Low: 0.1494).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1794) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+16.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1794
2017 Avg (December) 0.1538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1531 0.1490 0.1511
February 0.1521 0.1497 0.1508
March 0.1517 0.1494 0.1504
April 0.1528 0.1495 0.1505
May 0.1665 0.1511 0.1545
June 0.1727 0.1509 0.1640
July 0.1728 0.1535 0.1622
August 0.1734 0.1565 0.1722
September 0.1728 0.1558 0.1690
October 0.1616 0.1580 0.1610
November 0.1802 0.1571 0.1659
December 0.1804 0.1574 0.1794