YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 DJF

2018 STD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0091 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45 DJF
2017 Average 41 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 42 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.30 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0090
0.0084
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STD to DJF 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 DJF (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 DJF (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0085).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+15.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0089
2017 Avg (February) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089
February 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
March 0.0089 0.0089 0.0089
April 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
May 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
June 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
July 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
August 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
September 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
October 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
November 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
December 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085