YEARLY HIGH
0.2688 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0390 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1310 SDG

2018 DJF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.2688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 581.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2688 was up 584.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,344 SDG
2017 Average 186 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 195 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2905
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0901, compared to 0.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1671 SDG (High: 0.2682 / Low: 0.1011). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SDG (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0390).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1671
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2297 (+610.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2674
2017 Avg (December) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0394 0.0390 0.0392
February 0.1025 0.0394 0.0941
March 0.1027 0.1017 0.1021
April 0.1029 0.1016 0.1023
May 0.1027 0.1010 0.1017
June 0.1018 0.1010 0.1013
July 0.1017 0.1008 0.1012
August 0.1015 0.1011 0.1012
September 0.1015 0.1008 0.1012
October 0.2682 0.1011 0.1925
November 0.2684 0.2653 0.2677
December 0.2688 0.2668 0.2674