YEARLY HIGH
0.3215 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.3076 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3162 SVC

2018 ETB to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3187 to the December average rate of 0.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3215 was down 18.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3923, 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 1,607 SVC
2017 Average 1,834 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 1,538 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.23 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3195
0.3095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SVC 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 0.3182, compared to 0.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0065 SVC (High: 0.3142 / Low: 0.3076). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SVC (High: 0.3183 / Low: 0.3174).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0691 (-17.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3187
2017 Avg (January) 0.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3215 0.3152 0.3187
February 0.3200 0.3174 0.3182
March 0.3191 0.3173 0.3182
April 0.3192 0.3174 0.3184
May 0.3183 0.3174 0.3180
June 0.3194 0.3169 0.3176
July 0.3199 0.3152 0.3174
August 0.3172 0.3152 0.3164
September 0.3181 0.3130 0.3156
October 0.3164 0.3115 0.3138
November 0.3140 0.3108 0.3124
December 0.3142 0.3076 0.3103