YEARLY HIGH
55.8194 AMD
YEARLY LOW
54.7698 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.1959 AMD

2018 SVC to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 55.8194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 54.7698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0497 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1806 to the December average rate of 55.3936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.8194 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.9089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,097 AMD
2017 Average 275,766 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 273,849 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,248.28 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.6279
54.8536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to AMD 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 55.0987, compared to 55.2931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6936 AMD (High: 55.5896 / Low: 54.8960). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1965 AMD (High: 54.9885 / Low: 54.7920).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6936
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1923 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 55.5633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.4181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1452 (+0.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 55.5633
2017 Avg (November) 55.4181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.5896 54.8960 55.1806
February 55.2430 54.8585 55.0017
March 54.9885 54.7920 54.9182
April 55.4409 54.7698 54.9858
May 55.6333 55.0942 55.3295
June 55.3674 55.0516 55.1765
July 55.3802 54.8326 54.9842
August 55.3265 54.9394 55.1093
September 55.5310 54.9860 55.2790
October 55.6074 55.2109 55.4293
November 55.8194 55.3001 55.5633
December 55.6518 55.2562 55.3936