2018 XDR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4925 SBD

YEARLY LOW

10.9790 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1696 SBD

2018 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.4925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 10.9790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5135 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1724 to the December average rate of 11.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.4925 was up 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,463 SBD

2017 Average 54,165 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 54,895 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,567.37 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.3114

11.0110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.2266, compared to 11.1127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4497 SBD (High: 11.4925 / Low: 11.0428). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 SBD (High: 11.0773 / Low: 11.0371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4497

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.2455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2384 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.2455

2017 Avg (December) 11.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3373	11.0546	11.1724
February	11.3399	11.1637	11.2660
March	11.3669	11.2270	11.2848
April	11.3483	11.1809	11.2863
May	11.2157	11.0634	11.1627
June	11.2761	11.1178	11.1874
July	11.2500	11.0300	11.1135
August	11.0692	10.9909	11.0361
September	11.0773	11.0371	11.0590
October	11.1501	11.0403	11.0973
November	11.1669	10.9790	11.1245
December	11.4925	11.0428	11.2455