YEARLY HIGH
0.3878 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1515 XCD

2018 SDG to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3313 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3854 to the December average rate of 0.0568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3878 was down 8.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4241, 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 1,939 XCD
2017 Average 2,037 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 282 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,656.36 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4183
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to XCD 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 0.1928, compared to 0.1102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2357 XCD (High: 0.3845 / Low: 0.1489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.0569 / Low: 0.0565).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2357
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.2123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3854) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0346 (-8.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3854
2017 Avg (January) 0.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3878 0.3840 0.3854
February 0.3845 0.1489 0.1731
March 0.1501 0.1486 0.1494
April 0.1502 0.1488 0.1493
May 0.1501 0.1488 0.1496
June 0.1503 0.1491 0.1499
July 0.1506 0.1496 0.1501
August 0.1502 0.1495 0.1500
September 0.1502 0.1495 0.1499
October 0.1502 0.0566 0.0977
November 0.0572 0.0566 0.0567
December 0.0569 0.0565 0.0568