YEARLY HIGH
18.4251 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.2794 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8291 LRD

2018 SDG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 18.4251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 3.2794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1456 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0912 to the December average rate of 3.3111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -81.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4251 was down 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.9024, 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 92,125 LRD
2017 Average 78,695 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 16,397 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,728.17 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.5692
1.8328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to LRD 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 9.3239, compared to 6.3343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 10.4533 LRD (High: 17.3190 / Low: 6.8657). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 LRD (High: 3.3214 / Low: 3.2985).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.4533
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 10.0429 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.0912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5531), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5381 (+24.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.0912
2017 Avg (January) 14.5531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4251 17.4494 18.0912
February 17.3190 6.8657 8.0483
March 7.3111 7.2117 7.2486
April 7.3194 7.1843 7.2424
May 7.6559 7.2172 7.4120
June 8.3279 7.6290 7.9007
July 8.9836 8.3078 8.6205
August 8.5908 8.4125 8.5158
September 8.8865 8.5312 8.5904
October 8.7082 3.2813 5.6573
November 3.3478 3.2794 3.3108
December 3.3214 3.2985 3.3111