YEARLY HIGH
0.2017 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0302 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0802 NZD

2018 SDG to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1714 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1966 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2017 was down 10.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2264, 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 1,008 NZD
2017 Average 1,061 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 151 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.13 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2132
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to NZD 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 0.0994, compared to 0.0611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1199 NZD (High: 0.1948 / Low: 0.0749). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 NZD (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0304).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-9.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1966
2017 Avg (January) 0.2183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2017 0.1930 0.1966
February 0.1948 0.0749 0.0876
March 0.0770 0.0751 0.0762
April 0.0785 0.0747 0.0763
May 0.0806 0.0783 0.0796
June 0.0823 0.0786 0.0800
July 0.0828 0.0811 0.0818
August 0.0847 0.0818 0.0833
September 0.0852 0.0829 0.0841
October 0.0862 0.0320 0.0555
November 0.0316 0.0304 0.0310
December 0.0314 0.0302 0.0309