YEARLY HIGH
0.2568 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0376 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1004 AWG

2018 SDG to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2192 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2553 to the December average rate of 0.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2568 was down 9.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,284 AWG
2017 Average 1,353 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 188 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,096.02 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2771
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1276, compared to 0.0732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1565 AWG (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.0983). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AWG (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0376).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1565
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2795), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-8.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2553
2017 Avg (January) 0.2795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2568 0.2543 0.2553
February 0.2549 0.0983 0.1147
March 0.0992 0.0982 0.0987
April 0.0995 0.0979 0.0987
May 0.0996 0.0984 0.0990
June 0.0995 0.0986 0.0992
July 0.0998 0.0989 0.0993
August 0.0996 0.0992 0.0995
September 0.1002 0.0991 0.0998
October 0.1001 0.0377 0.0651
November 0.0381 0.0377 0.0378
December 0.0379 0.0376 0.0378