YEARLY HIGH
41.1092 STD
YEARLY LOW
38.2156 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1093 STD

2018 SYP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 41.1092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 38.2156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8935 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2082 to the December average rate of 40.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.1092 was down 62.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 109.9402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,546 STD
2017 Average 395,506 STD
Yearly Trough Low 191,078 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,467.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.2072
38.3046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 39.3499, compared to 40.8686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.3499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.4917 STD (High: 41.0436 / Low: 39.5519). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 STD (High: 40.8879 / Low: 40.8623).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4917
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

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 0.6617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 40.7868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.8532), the exchange rate shifted by -61.0664 (-59.96%).

2018 Avg (June) 40.7868
2017 Avg (June) 101.8532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7110 38.3606 39.2082
February 38.9075 38.2156 38.5465
March 38.7803 38.4187 38.6210
April 39.0231 38.5380 38.7150
May 41.0436 39.5519 40.2220
June 41.1092 40.4172 40.7868
July 40.9084 40.5556 40.7546
August 40.8773 40.8179 40.8707
September 40.8825 40.8329 40.8712
October 41.0632 40.8448 40.9653
November 40.8879 40.8623 40.8755
December 40.9004 40.8464 40.8744