2018 SDG to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9389 GMD

YEARLY LOW

1.0346 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6843 GMD

2018 SDG to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 6.9389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9042 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8451 to the December average rate of 1.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9389 was down 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1650, 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 34,694 GMD

2017 Average 34,528 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,173 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,521.18 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4257

0.4587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GMD 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 3.3888, compared to 1.9798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.2170 GMD (High: 6.8182 / Low: 2.6012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 GMD (High: 1.0431 / Low: 1.0346).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.2170

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 3.8107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.8451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+1.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.8451

2017 Avg (January) 6.7668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9389	6.7755	6.8451
February	6.8182	2.6012	3.0343
March	2.6361	2.6009	2.6162
April	2.6328	2.5968	2.6088
May	2.6206	2.5968	2.6112
June	2.6266	2.6013	2.6175
July	2.6779	2.6141	2.6490
August	2.6770	2.6576	2.6694
September	2.7371	2.6567	2.6930
October	2.7570	1.0360	1.7884
November	1.0502	1.0357	1.0399
December	1.0431	1.0346	1.0393