YEARLY HIGH
3.0532 CZK
YEARLY LOW
0.4706 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2036 CZK

2018 SDG to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5826 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9738 to the December average rate of 0.4772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0532 was down 23.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0089, 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 15,266 CZK
2017 Average 17,619 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 2,353 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,913.06 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2235
0.2276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CZK 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 1.4989, compared to 0.9084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.7590 CZK (High: 2.8822 / Low: 1.1232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 CZK (High: 0.4803 / Low: 0.4706).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7590
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 1.6624 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.9738) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9498), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9759 (-24.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.9738
2017 Avg (January) 3.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0532 2.8975 2.9738
February 2.8822 1.1232 1.3114
March 1.1497 1.1276 1.1397
April 1.1677 1.1256 1.1422
May 1.2439 1.1732 1.2005
June 1.2461 1.2063 1.2255
July 1.2447 1.2131 1.2273
August 1.2618 1.2185 1.2357
September 1.2337 1.2053 1.2207
October 1.2451 0.4729 0.8106
November 0.4855 0.4746 0.4788
December 0.4803 0.4706 0.4772