YEARLY HIGH
1.2536 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.1830 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4904 SVC

2018 SDG to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0707 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2476 to the December average rate of 0.1838, 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 1.2536 was down 8.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3727, 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 6,268 SVC
2017 Average 6,594 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 915 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,353.36 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3540
0.0771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SVC 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 0.6242, compared to 0.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7633 SVC (High: 1.2453 / Low: 0.4820). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SVC (High: 0.1838 / Low: 0.1832).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7633
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.6871 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1120 (-8.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2476
2017 Avg (January) 1.3596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2536 1.2436 1.2476
February 1.2453 0.4820 0.5605
March 0.4863 0.4812 0.4838
April 0.4865 0.4817 0.4833
May 0.4863 0.4823 0.4845
June 0.4865 0.4828 0.4854
July 0.4880 0.4844 0.4859
August 0.4862 0.4842 0.4854
September 0.4862 0.4843 0.4855
October 0.4864 0.1835 0.3161
November 0.1838 0.1832 0.1835
December 0.1843 0.1830 0.1838