YEARLY HIGH
1291.3305 GNF
YEARLY LOW
190.4996 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
506.4382 GNF

2018 SDG to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1291.3305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 190.4996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1100.8309 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1284.6266 to the December average rate of 192.3455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1291.3305 was down 12.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1478.7039, 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 6,456,652 GNF
2017 Average 6,878,996 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 952,498 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,504,154.54 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1393.9699
81.8499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GNF 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 642.9940, compared to 369.8823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 273.1116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 642.9940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 369.8823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 784.5926 GNF (High: 1281.6750 / Low: 497.0823). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1766 GNF (High: 192.7521 / Low: 190.5755).

February Spread (Volatile) ±784.5926
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 707.8312 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -707.8312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1284.6266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1455.4881), the exchange rate shifted by -170.8615 (-11.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 1284.6266
2017 Avg (January) 1455.4881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1291.3305 1281.2110 1284.6266
February 1281.6750 497.0823 576.7954
March 500.2778 495.3917 498.1157
April 502.0153 495.0383 498.2879
May 501.1111 495.9208 499.1421
June 502.3618 498.6461 500.9962
July 506.6049 500.2865 502.5476
August 505.0000 495.8380 502.0548
September 506.8018 500.6281 502.9823
October 506.5278 190.4996 328.1705
November 192.7521 190.5755 191.1932
December 193.8947 190.9785 192.3455