2018 SBD to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2328 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.2185 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2275 AWG

2018 SBD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.2328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2305 to the December average rate of 0.2227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2328 was down 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,164 AWG

2017 Average 1,149 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 1,093 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.41 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2317

0.2219

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SBD to AWG 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 0.2292, compared to 0.2259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0080 AWG (High: 0.2265 / Low: 0.2185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.2274 / Low: 0.2270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2309

2017 Avg (February) 0.2314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2318	0.2277	0.2305
February	0.2328	0.2292	0.2309
March	0.2304	0.2286	0.2298
April	0.2309	0.2280	0.2294
May	0.2312	0.2258	0.2284
June	0.2273	0.2243	0.2260
July	0.2275	0.2241	0.2261
August	0.2274	0.2270	0.2272
September	0.2285	0.2272	0.2279
October	0.2282	0.2243	0.2263
November	0.2282	0.2245	0.2251
December	0.2265	0.2185	0.2227