YEARLY HIGH
0.2590 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2428 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2539 BBD

2018 SBD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.2590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2574 to the December average rate of 0.2475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2590 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,295 BBD
2017 Average 1,280 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,214 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.25 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2589
0.2464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BBD 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 0.2563, compared to 0.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0089 BBD (High: 0.2517 / Low: 0.2428). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.2535 / Low: 0.2535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2574
2017 Avg (January) 0.2546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2590 0.2544 0.2574
February 0.2588 0.2565 0.2579
March 0.2582 0.2565 0.2574
April 0.2587 0.2557 0.2569
May 0.2587 0.2527 0.2554
June 0.2539 0.2508 0.2528
July 0.2542 0.2507 0.2528
August 0.2535 0.2535 0.2535
September 0.2535 0.2535 0.2535
October 0.2535 0.2491 0.2514
November 0.2535 0.2494 0.2501
December 0.2517 0.2428 0.2475