2018 SDG to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1003 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0150 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0394 XDR

2018 SDG to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0992 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1003 was down 13.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1166, 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 502 XDR

2017 Average 544 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 75 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.66 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1076

0.0067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to XDR 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0598 XDR (High: 0.0978 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-13.76%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0992

2017 Avg (January) 0.1150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1003	0.0976	0.0992
February	0.0978	0.0379	0.0441
March	0.0383	0.0377	0.0381
April	0.0386	0.0378	0.0381
May	0.0392	0.0384	0.0388
June	0.0395	0.0389	0.0392
July	0.0398	0.0393	0.0395
August	0.0399	0.0395	0.0397
September	0.0397	0.0394	0.0396
October	0.0398	0.0151	0.0259
November	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151
December	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151