YEARLY HIGH
1.7093 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2527 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8386 SDG

2018 ETB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4567 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2554 to the December average rate of 1.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 560.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7093 was up 479.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,547 SDG
2017 Average 1,391 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,263 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,283.34 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8465
0.1108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5816, compared to 1.0956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0617 SDG (High: 1.7057 / Low: 0.6440). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SDG (High: 0.6568 / Low: 0.6524).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0617
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.6880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2460), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4420 (+586.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.6880
2017 Avg (December) 0.2460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2571 0.2527 0.2554
February 0.6610 0.2550 0.6072
March 0.6631 0.6529 0.6576
April 0.6624 0.6529 0.6587
May 0.6600 0.6541 0.6564
June 0.6568 0.6524 0.6542
July 0.6581 0.6484 0.6532
August 0.6546 0.6491 0.6520
September 0.6566 0.6440 0.6500
October 1.7057 0.6440 1.2282
November 1.7093 1.6933 1.7019
December 1.7093 1.6696 1.6880