YEARLY HIGH
6.0517 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8924 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9407 SDG

2018 SBD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 6.0517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.8924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1593 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9026 to the December average rate of 5.8891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 552.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.0517 was up 569.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9039, 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 30,258 SDG
2017 Average 4,247 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,462 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,796.42 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4630
0.3971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SDG 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 2.0491, compared to 3.8323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6794 SDG (High: 5.9484 / Low: 2.2690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SDG (High: 2.2911 / Low: 2.2804).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6794
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.9575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8528), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1047 (+598.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.9575
2017 Avg (November) 0.8528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9089 0.8924 0.9026
February 2.3395 0.9076 2.1528
March 2.3401 2.3147 2.3278
April 2.3441 2.3124 2.3256
May 2.3420 2.2784 2.3070
June 2.3016 2.2570 2.2789
July 2.2932 2.2551 2.2762
August 2.2911 2.2804 2.2843
September 2.2919 2.2801 2.2848
October 5.9484 2.2690 4.3021
November 6.0517 5.9008 5.9575
December 5.9922 5.7834 5.8891