YEARLY HIGH
35.2764 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.4576 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1834 SDG

2018 AUD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 35.2764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8188 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5783 to the December average rate of 34.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 510.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.2764 was up 544.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,382 SDG
2017 Average 25,443 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,288 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,094.23 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.4377
2.6820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 12.2902, compared to 22.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.1153 SDG (High: 33.8221 / Low: 12.7068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1945 SDG (High: 13.6919 / Low: 13.4974).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.1153
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4625 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 34.0789) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +28.9285 (+561.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 34.0789
2017 Avg (December) 5.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6931 5.4576 5.5783
February 14.3345 5.5741 13.1261
March 14.2867 13.8169 14.0268
April 14.1153 13.6467 13.9019
May 13.6919 13.4974 13.5987
June 13.8535 13.2253 13.5090
July 13.4458 13.2091 13.3363
August 13.3665 12.9976 13.2037
September 13.1727 12.8015 12.9737
October 33.8221 12.7068 24.3263
November 35.0382 34.1507 34.5414
December 35.2764 33.4177 34.0789