YEARLY HIGH
0.1382 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1155 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1289 SEK

2018 HTG to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1247 to the December average rate of 0.1188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1382 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1417, 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 691 SEK
2017 Average 657 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 578 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.61 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1371
0.1172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to SEK 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 0.1297, compared to 0.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0080 SEK (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1155). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SEK (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1264).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+6.09%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1354
2017 Avg (May) 0.1277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1283 0.1228 0.1247
February 0.1291 0.1221 0.1255
March 0.1294 0.1264 0.1279
April 0.1355 0.1283 0.1306
May 0.1382 0.1318 0.1354
June 0.1359 0.1301 0.1338
July 0.1360 0.1305 0.1329
August 0.1374 0.1310 0.1347
September 0.1325 0.1262 0.1291
October 0.1307 0.1252 0.1280
November 0.1270 0.1227 0.1248
December 0.1235 0.1155 0.1188