YEARLY HIGH
40.8092 STD
YEARLY LOW
37.0437 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.8991 STD

2023 SDG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 40.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 37.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7654 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5686 to the December average rate of 37.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 40.8092 was down 21.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 51.8256, 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 204,046 STD
2022 Average 224,773 STD
Yearly Trough Low 185,219 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,827.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

39.8201
36.8022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 38.5722, compared to 37.2260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 3.7346 STD (High: 40.8092 / Low: 37.0745). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 37.0745 / Low: 37.0745).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7346
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 37.2341) against the same month in 2022 (average: 40.1156), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8816 (-7.18%).

2023 Avg (November) 37.2341
2022 Avg (November) 40.1156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1248 39.1828 39.5686
February 39.1157 38.7175 38.9765
March 40.1248 38.3274 38.7133
April 39.8672 38.0083 38.1782
May 38.1353 37.9767 38.0339
June 38.0083 37.9451 37.9630
July 38.0083 37.0437 37.8558
August 37.0745 37.0437 37.0537
September 37.1054 37.0437 37.0581
October 37.1363 37.0437 37.0795
November 40.8092 37.0745 37.2341
December 37.0745 37.0745 37.0745