2018 SDG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1159 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.3013 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1759 JPY

2018 SDG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16.1159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8145 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8251 to the December average rate of 2.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1159 was down 11.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.2336, 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 80,579 JPY

2017 Average 84,547 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,507 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,072.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1720

1.0094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to JPY 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 7.7892, compared to 4.5626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7892

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 9.7895 JPY (High: 15.6692 / Low: 5.8796). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 JPY (High: 2.3918 / Low: 2.3556).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.7895

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

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 8.8995 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.8251) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8741), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0491 (-11.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.8251

2017 Avg (January) 17.8741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1159	15.4781	15.8251
February	15.6692	5.8796	6.9256
March	5.9323	5.7724	5.8616
April	6.0577	5.8576	5.9446
May	6.1484	5.9984	6.0717
June	6.1523	6.0425	6.1066
July	6.2813	6.1352	6.1859
August	6.2020	6.0925	6.1594
September	6.3125	6.1351	6.2161
October	6.3616	2.3583	4.0804
November	2.3918	2.3556	2.3777
December	2.3860	2.3013	2.3563