YEARLY HIGH
0.6469 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.4925 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5681 SRD

2018 NAD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.6469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1543 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6124 to the December average rate of 0.5240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6469 was up 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,234 SRD
2017 Average 2,816 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,463 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.75 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6436
0.4983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to SRD 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 0.6088, compared to 0.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0531 SRD (High: 0.5937 / Low: 0.5406). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 SRD (High: 0.6419 / Low: 0.6202).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0607 (+10.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6315
2017 Avg (February) 0.5708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6331 0.5977 0.6124
February 0.6469 0.6144 0.6315
March 0.6419 0.6202 0.6301
April 0.6315 0.6004 0.6171
May 0.6089 0.5861 0.5967
June 0.5937 0.5406 0.5646
July 0.5691 0.5394 0.5543
August 0.5639 0.5130 0.5328
September 0.5282 0.4925 0.5104
October 0.5272 0.5020 0.5141
November 0.5447 0.5154 0.5290
December 0.5456 0.5119 0.5240