2018 SDG to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |