YEARLY HIGH
5.4482 SYP
YEARLY LOW
4.9135 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1455 SYP

2018 RSD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5.4482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 4.9135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5347 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2983 to the December average rate of 4.9541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4482 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,241 SYP
2017 Average 15,878 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 24,567 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,673.63 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4168
4.9066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to SYP 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 5.2732, compared to 5.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2312 SYP (High: 5.2629 / Low: 5.0318). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 SYP (High: 5.1303 / Low: 5.0824).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2312
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1956 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.3743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8408), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5335 (+191.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 5.3743
2017 Avg (February) 1.8408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3939 5.1764 5.2983
February 5.4482 5.3150 5.3743
March 5.4181 5.3247 5.3730
April 5.3999 5.2631 5.3482
May 5.2629 5.0318 5.1526
June 5.1469 5.0423 5.0927
July 5.1303 5.0824 5.1023
August 5.0982 4.9512 5.0330
September 5.1342 5.0283 5.0730
October 5.0470 4.9264 4.9958
November 4.9860 4.9135 4.9492
December 4.9952 4.9140 4.9541