YEARLY HIGH
0.8919 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8354 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8617 SBD

2018 TJS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.8919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.8354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8809 to the December average rate of 0.8579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8919 was down 11.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,460 SBD
2017 Average 4,552 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,177 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8853
0.8327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.8772, compared to 0.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0334 SBD (High: 0.8689 / Low: 0.8354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.8381 / Low: 0.8361).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9944), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1135 (-11.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8809
2017 Avg (January) 0.9944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8919 0.8750 0.8809
February 0.8841 0.8759 0.8790
March 0.8847 0.8779 0.8807
April 0.8864 0.8735 0.8791
May 0.8800 0.8611 0.8725
June 0.8776 0.8635 0.8711
July 0.8689 0.8354 0.8509
August 0.8406 0.8362 0.8379
September 0.8381 0.8361 0.8371
October 0.8522 0.8374 0.8446
November 0.8563 0.8369 0.8492
December 0.8741 0.8429 0.8579