YEARLY HIGH
0.0915 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0797 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0857 GBP

2018 SVC to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0827 to the December average rate of 0.0902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0915 was down 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0950, 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 458 GBP
2017 Average 444 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 399 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.97 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0911
0.0804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to GBP 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0877 / Low: 0.0860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+5.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0902
2017 Avg (December) 0.0852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0848 0.0803 0.0827
February 0.0831 0.0801 0.0818
March 0.0830 0.0803 0.0818
April 0.0830 0.0797 0.0813
May 0.0862 0.0838 0.0849
June 0.0874 0.0851 0.0860
July 0.0877 0.0860 0.0867
August 0.0900 0.0871 0.0888
September 0.0888 0.0861 0.0876
October 0.0900 0.0864 0.0878
November 0.0898 0.0870 0.0886
December 0.0915 0.0894 0.0902