YEARLY HIGH
2.8096 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4079 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3800 SDG

2018 MDL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 2.8096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4017 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4138 to the December average rate of 2.7715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 569.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8096 was up 585.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,048 SDG
2017 Average 1,805 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,040 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,008.39 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0219
0.1767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.9599, compared to 1.8001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7313 SDG (High: 2.7926 / Low: 1.0613). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 SDG (High: 0.4218 / Low: 0.4079).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7313
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.7848) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3820), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4028 (+628.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.7848
2017 Avg (November) 0.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4218 0.4079 0.4138
February 1.0918 0.4170 1.0019
March 1.1051 1.0787 1.0915
April 1.1083 1.0863 1.1005
May 1.0948 1.0619 1.0830
June 1.0778 1.0585 1.0687
July 1.0909 1.0649 1.0777
August 1.0929 1.0735 1.0836
September 1.0806 1.0647 1.0725
October 2.7926 1.0613 2.0107
November 2.8096 2.7618 2.7848
December 2.8095 2.7516 2.7715