I followed the links to the internal market, and converted 60 SBD to Steem at the offered price (this was my very first transaction, and I didn't want to complicate it any further than necessary, as I have long been holding off on any cryptocurrency transactions due to my ignorance and anxiety).
SBD was over a dollar, and it seemed that, according to your explanation, I would improve my account balance by doing it before SBD drop to parity (that being so I wish I would have done so earlier when SBD was much higher).
Anyway, I fear I may misunderstand how things work, as my account balance seems to have dropped, instead of increased, in terms of it's dollar valuation.
Am I misinterpreting things, or just expecting the wrong result, or what? I assure you I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of the transaction, and regardless of my potential misunderstanding, in no way intend to compound my ignorance by considering blaming anyone but me for that ignorance.
Sorry if I appear to be asking for handholding services, but I simply am anxious about having misunderstood, or somehow having done something wrong. I'd appreciate any clarity you might be willing to throw my way.
Thanks!