2018 SDG to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.6636 NGN

YEARLY LOW

7.5727 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.2257 NGN

2018 SDG to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 51.6636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 7.5727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0910 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3589 to the December average rate of 7.6479, 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 51.6636 was down 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.2431, 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 258,318 NGN

2017 Average 251,447 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 37,863 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,454.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.7320

3.2550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to NGN 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 25.6926, compared to 14.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 31.3701 NGN (High: 51.2255 / Low: 19.8554). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 NGN (High: 7.6737 / Low: 7.6210).

February Spread (Volatile) ±31.3701

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 28.2767 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.2767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 51.3589) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.6565), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7024 (+5.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 51.3589

2017 Avg (January) 48.6565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.6636	51.2083	51.3589
February	51.2255	19.8554	23.0822
March	20.0167	19.7914	19.9155
April	20.0139	19.8061	19.8786
May	20.0500	19.8216	19.9393
June	20.0586	19.9161	19.9813
July	20.1117	19.9447	20.0262
August	20.1109	19.9294	20.0334
September	20.2023	19.8996	20.0883
October	20.2125	7.6181	13.1291
November	7.7171	7.5727	7.6281
December	7.6737	7.6210	7.6479