YEARLY HIGH
11.5252 SBD
YEARLY LOW
11.1209 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3484 SBD

2019 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 11.5252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 11.1209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4043 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3275 to the December average rate of 11.4237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.5252 was up 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.4925, 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 57,626 SBD
2018 Average 55,845 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 55,604 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,021.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.4601
11.2027
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 11.3577, compared to 11.3392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3888 SBD (High: 11.5252 / Low: 11.1363). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1274 SBD (High: 11.4899 / Low: 11.3624).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3888
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1274

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 0.1617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 11.3275) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.1724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+1.39%).

2019 Avg (January) 11.3275
2018 Avg (January) 11.1724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5252 11.1363 11.3275
February 11.4513 11.1602 11.3215
March 11.4264 11.1988 11.3394
April 11.4513 11.1450 11.3513
May 11.4382 11.2306 11.3678
June 11.4899 11.3624 11.4387
July 11.4787 11.2298 11.3858
August 11.3302 11.1209 11.2241
September 11.3853 11.1247 11.2772
October 11.4277 11.2227 11.3495
November 11.4735 11.2245 11.3748
December 11.4956 11.3330 11.4237