YEARLY HIGH
0.6743 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1067 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3371 SDG

2018 HTG to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5676 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1087 to the December average rate of 0.6259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 475.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6743 was up 510.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,371 SDG
2017 Average 511 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 533 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,837.95 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7109
0.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2471, compared to 0.4272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4168 SDG (High: 0.6743 / Low: 0.2574). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SDG (High: 0.1101 / Low: 0.1067).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4168
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3770 (+356.85%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4826
2017 Avg (October) 0.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1101 0.1067 0.1087
February 0.2823 0.1094 0.2603
March 0.2828 0.2781 0.2806
April 0.2823 0.2770 0.2794
May 0.2828 0.2758 0.2795
June 0.2798 0.2702 0.2740
July 0.2773 0.2667 0.2712
August 0.2721 0.2602 0.2676
September 0.2618 0.2579 0.2598
October 0.6743 0.2574 0.4826
November 0.6697 0.6459 0.6562
December 0.6488 0.6132 0.6259