2018 SDG to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3237 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0473 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1270 TOP

2018 SDG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2764 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3204 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3237 was down 10.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3611, 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 1,619 TOP

2017 Average 1,708 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 237 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,381.98 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3477

0.0206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to TOP 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 0.1600, compared to 0.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1925 TOP (High: 0.3143 / Low: 0.1218). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TOP (High: 0.0485 / Low: 0.0480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1925

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 0.1787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0372 (-10.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3204

2017 Avg (January) 0.3577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3237	0.3150	0.3204
February	0.3143	0.1218	0.1417
March	0.1239	0.1220	0.1229
April	0.1243	0.1219	0.1228
May	0.1275	0.1222	0.1254
June	0.1281	0.1257	0.1267
July	0.1298	0.1279	0.1285
August	0.1284	0.1278	0.1282
September	0.1285	0.1278	0.1282
October	0.1284	0.0482	0.0833
November	0.0485	0.0480	0.0481
December	0.0482	0.0473	0.0478