YEARLY HIGH
83.8204 SOS
YEARLY LOW
12.1298 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.4496 SOS

2018 SDG to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 83.8204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 12.1298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.6906 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.6843 to the December average rate of 12.1845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 83.8204 was down 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.0873, 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 419,102 SOS
2017 Average 436,490 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 60,649 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,453.05 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.7370
5.1050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SOS 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 41.3061, compared to 23.5931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.7130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.3061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 50.9219 SOS (High: 82.8796 / Low: 31.9578). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0761 SOS (High: 12.2059 / Low: 12.1298).

February Spread (Volatile) ±50.9219
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0761

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 45.4854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.4854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 82.6843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.7950), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1107 (-7.92%).

2018 Avg (January) 82.6843
2017 Avg (January) 89.7950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.8204 81.7854 82.6843
February 82.8796 31.9578 37.1989
March 32.5000 31.8118 32.1256
April 32.3611 31.7778 31.9100
May 32.2778 31.7601 31.9196
June 32.2599 31.6449 31.9980
July 32.2164 32.0190 32.1113
August 32.1622 32.0018 32.0880
September 32.1396 32.0204 32.0848
October 32.1775 12.1465 20.9324
November 12.2059 12.1298 12.1576
December 12.2290 12.1478 12.1845