YEARLY HIGH
0.6868 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1092 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3358 SDG

2018 INR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.6868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5777 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.6729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 510.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6868 was up 525.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 171,710 SDG
2017 Average 25,494 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,291 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,418.87 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7292
0.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.2427, compared to 0.4289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4041 SDG (High: 0.6471 / Low: 0.2430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SDG (High: 0.1110 / Low: 0.1092).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5681 (+542.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6729
2017 Avg (December) 0.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1110 0.1092 0.1102
February 0.2824 0.1095 0.2590
March 0.2802 0.2762 0.2781
April 0.2798 0.2706 0.2757
May 0.2720 0.2635 0.2675
June 0.2708 0.2616 0.2660
July 0.2636 0.2610 0.2622
August 0.2635 0.2533 0.2592
September 0.2546 0.2470 0.2499
October 0.6471 0.2430 0.4658
November 0.6831 0.6498 0.6634
December 0.6868 0.6564 0.6729