YEARLY HIGH
129.1330 KPW
YEARLY LOW
18.8133 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.4489 KPW

2018 SDG to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 129.1330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 18.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.3197 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.3476 to the December average rate of 18.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 129.1330 was down 8.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 141.2637, 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 645,665 KPW
2017 Average 678,449 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 94,067 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551,598.66 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

139.2935
7.9428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to KPW 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 64.2018, compared to 36.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.5059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 78.4767 KPW (High: 128.0544 / Low: 49.5777). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1341 KPW (High: 18.9474 / Low: 18.8133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±78.4767
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1341

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 70.7111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.7111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 128.3476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 139.8631), the exchange rate shifted by -11.5155 (-8.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 128.3476
2017 Avg (January) 139.8631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.1330 127.8683 128.3476
February 128.0544 49.5777 57.6365
March 50.0000 49.4867 49.7680
April 50.0347 49.5472 49.7177
May 50.0000 49.5370 49.8243
June 50.0534 49.6440 49.9168
July 50.1589 49.8117 49.9789
August 50.0272 49.7940 49.9413
September 50.0343 49.7767 49.9317
October 50.0200 18.8550 32.5258
November 19.0545 18.8383 18.8887
December 18.9474 18.8133 18.9089