YEARLY HIGH
36.4812 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.5729 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8328 SDG

2018 CAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 36.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.5729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9083 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6411 to the December average rate of 35.3912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 527.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.4812 was up 553.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182,406 SDG
2017 Average 25,588 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,865 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,541.32 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.1567
2.5942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 12.4791, compared to 23.1865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 22.6357 SDG (High: 36.4812 / Low: 13.8455). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1387 SDG (High: 5.7116 / Low: 5.5729).

October Spread (Volatile) ±22.6357
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 26.2516) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3028), the exchange rate shifted by +20.9488 (+395.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 26.2516
2017 Avg (October) 5.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7116 5.5729 5.6411
February 14.4628 5.6554 13.2625
March 14.1185 13.7389 13.9887
April 14.4317 13.9392 14.2075
May 14.1430 13.8700 14.0326
June 14.0095 13.5107 13.7422
July 13.8347 13.5843 13.7155
August 13.9575 13.6698 13.8150
September 14.0648 13.6626 13.8357
October 36.4812 13.8455 26.2516
November 36.4011 35.8190 36.1099
December 36.0891 34.8355 35.3912