YEARLY HIGH
0.0517 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0439 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0489 SEK

2018 DJF to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0450 to the December average rate of 0.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0517 was up 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0515, 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 259 SEK
2017 Average 239 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 220 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.98 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0515
0.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to SEK 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 SEK (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0439). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SEK (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+12.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0510
2017 Avg (August) 0.0453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0460 0.0441 0.0450
February 0.0469 0.0439 0.0453
March 0.0472 0.0461 0.0465
April 0.0494 0.0470 0.0478
May 0.0504 0.0483 0.0493
June 0.0507 0.0484 0.0495
July 0.0504 0.0490 0.0496
August 0.0517 0.0495 0.0510
September 0.0514 0.0493 0.0503
October 0.0515 0.0501 0.0508
November 0.0514 0.0506 0.0509
December 0.0512 0.0502 0.0508