YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 SBD

2018 SYP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0160 was down 57.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 SBD
2017 Average 140 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 75 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.97 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0158
0.0150
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SYP 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0153).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0157
2017 Avg (December) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
February 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
March 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
April 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
May 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
June 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
July 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
August 0.0153 0.0153 0.0153
September 0.0153 0.0153 0.0153
October 0.0156 0.0153 0.0154
November 0.0156 0.0153 0.0155
December 0.0160 0.0154 0.0157