YEARLY HIGH
0.1275 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1086 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1152 USD

2018 SEK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1243 to the December average rate of 0.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1275 was up 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 638 USD
2017 Average 586 USD
Yearly Trough Low 543 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.77 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1257
0.1088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK to USD 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 0.1193, compared to 0.1111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0069 USD (High: 0.1275 / Low: 0.1206). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1093).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+10.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1243
2017 Avg (February) 0.1122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1271 0.1214 0.1243
February 0.1275 0.1206 0.1243
March 0.1225 0.1196 0.1213
April 0.1205 0.1143 0.1182
May 0.1164 0.1115 0.1142
June 0.1162 0.1107 0.1136
July 0.1147 0.1116 0.1133
August 0.1135 0.1086 0.1102
September 0.1140 0.1093 0.1116
October 0.1122 0.1090 0.1106
November 0.1111 0.1093 0.1104
December 0.1119 0.1098 0.1106