2018 SDG to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1224 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1635 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4392 HKD

2018 SDG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.1224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9589 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1151 to the December average rate of 0.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1224 was down 7.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2184, 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 5,612 HKD

2017 Average 5,874 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 818 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,794.29 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2102

0.0692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to HKD 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 0.5588, compared to 0.3197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6814 HKD (High: 1.1126 / Low: 0.4312). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1635).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6814

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.6142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0903 (-7.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1151

2017 Avg (January) 1.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1224	1.1105	1.1151
February	1.1126	0.4312	0.5009
March	0.4361	0.4314	0.4336
April	0.4361	0.4321	0.4336
May	0.4361	0.4320	0.4345
June	0.4364	0.4328	0.4352
July	0.4375	0.4344	0.4358
August	0.4363	0.4343	0.4356
September	0.4363	0.4325	0.4348
October	0.4355	0.1643	0.2832
November	0.1658	0.1637	0.1643
December	0.1649	0.1635	0.1643