YEARLY HIGH
43.9099 STD
YEARLY LOW
40.9422 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.7723 STD

2018 AMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 43.9099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 40.9422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9677 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8329 to the December average rate of 43.4313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.9099 was down 9.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219,549 STD
2017 Average 225,130 STD
Yearly Trough Low 204,711 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,838.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.9132
40.9956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 42.0327, compared to 43.5120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.7972 STD (High: 43.7272 / Low: 41.9300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3013 STD (High: 43.7839 / Low: 43.4826).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7972
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5941 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 43.5011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.3735), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8724 (-4.13%).

2018 Avg (June) 43.5011
2017 Avg (June) 45.3735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2811 41.1382 41.8329
February 41.6738 40.9422 41.2388
March 41.5989 41.1543 41.3957
April 41.7229 41.0663 41.4447
May 43.7272 41.9300 42.7833
June 43.9099 43.1292 43.5011
July 43.8570 43.2645 43.6247
August 43.7839 43.4826 43.6701
September 43.7483 43.3222 43.5126
October 43.7742 43.1720 43.5133
November 43.7512 43.1019 43.3198
December 43.5959 43.2154 43.4313