2018 SDG to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1794 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0274 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0720 CAD

2018 SDG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1773 to the December average rate of 0.0283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1794 was down 14.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2110, 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 897 CAD

2017 Average 979 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 137 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.14 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1922

0.0127

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CAD 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 0.0906, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0906

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1077 CAD (High: 0.1768 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0275).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1077

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0969 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0280 (-13.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1773

2017 Avg (January) 0.2053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1794	0.1751	0.1773
February	0.1768	0.0691	0.0804
March	0.0728	0.0708	0.0715
April	0.0717	0.0693	0.0704
May	0.0721	0.0707	0.0713
June	0.0740	0.0714	0.0728
July	0.0736	0.0723	0.0729
August	0.0732	0.0716	0.0724
September	0.0732	0.0711	0.0723
October	0.0722	0.0274	0.0470
November	0.0279	0.0275	0.0277
December	0.0287	0.0277	0.0283