2018 SDG to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.1331 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.4623 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.7695 BTN

2018 SDG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 9.1331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.4623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6708 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0737 to the December average rate of 1.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.1331 was down 14.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6697, 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 45,665 BTN

2017 Average 49,065 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 7,311 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,354.13 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.8327

0.7253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to BTN 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 4.6516, compared to 2.8874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.5355 BTN (High: 9.0756 / Low: 3.5401). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 BTN (High: 3.8312 / Low: 3.7921).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.5355

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.9561 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.0737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.5809), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5072 (-14.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.0737

2017 Avg (January) 10.5809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1331	9.0363	9.0737
February	9.0756	3.5401	4.1176
March	3.6202	3.5664	3.5959
April	3.7080	3.5774	3.6275
May	3.7815	3.6627	3.7363
June	3.8190	3.7094	3.7586
July	3.8312	3.7921	3.8135
August	3.9320	3.8030	3.8594
September	4.0371	3.9254	3.9978
October	4.1157	1.5416	2.6616
November	1.5415	1.4623	1.5078
December	1.5141	1.4623	1.4843