2018 DJF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

118.8991 STD

YEARLY LOW

110.2476 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

116.1533 STD

2018 DJF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 118.8991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 110.2476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6515 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.0019 to the December average rate of 118.2452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 118.8991 was down 9.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 131.9288, 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 594,496 STD

2017 Average 607,598 STD

Yearly Trough Low 551,238 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,257.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.1838

111.1245

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to STD 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 114.0742, compared to 118.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.0742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.6878 STD (High: 114.4019 / Low: 110.7141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 STD (High: 118.2618 / Low: 118.2286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6878

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 118.0016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.1025), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1009 (-3.36%).

2018 Avg (June) 118.0016

2017 Avg (June) 122.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	114.4019	110.7141	113.0019
February	113.2033	110.2476	111.7961
March	112.8333	111.7495	112.3316
April	113.6038	112.1600	112.7132
May	118.7589	115.1401	116.6006
June	118.8991	116.9318	118.0016
July	118.4534	117.3564	117.9496
August	118.2618	118.0944	118.2307
September	118.2618	117.8975	118.2043
October	118.7777	118.2286	118.5122
November	118.2618	118.2286	118.2524
December	118.2618	118.2286	118.2452