2018 SDG to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2919.3408 STD

YEARLY LOW

440.0351 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1150.9448 STD

2018 SDG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2919.3408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 440.0351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2479.3057 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2879.8574 to the December average rate of 442.2718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2919.3408 was down 19.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 3646.6947, 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 14,596,704 STD

2017 Average 16,385,408 STD

Yearly Trough Low 2,200,175 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,396,528.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3123.6634

197.9914

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SDG to STD 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 1443.8209, compared to 858.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 585.7521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1443.8209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 858.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1711.5318 STD (High: 2803.5405 / Low: 1092.0087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1355 STD (High: 443.1705 / Low: 440.0351).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1711.5318

December Spread (Stable) ±3.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 1609.8729 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1609.8729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2879.8574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3586.2214), the exchange rate shifted by -706.3640 (-19.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 2879.8574

2017 Avg (January) 3586.2214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2919.3408	2813.0023	2879.8574
February	2803.5405	1092.0087	1269.9845
March	1107.0650	1090.3511	1099.8443
April	1114.1477	1093.9500	1101.4040
May	1169.7194	1121.1570	1146.7800
June	1175.3242	1152.6958	1165.0551
July	1170.0799	1160.5243	1165.6234
August	1170.1145	1164.6600	1168.0522
September	1170.2799	1164.2546	1167.8811
October	1174.0154	441.0104	762.7868
November	445.6764	440.6196	441.7974
December	443.1705	440.0351	442.2718