YEARLY HIGH
1.0526 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.8967 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9940 SEK

2018 SVC to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.8967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1560 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9197 to the December average rate of 1.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0526 was up 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0474, 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 5,263 SEK
2017 Average 4,882 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 4,483 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.80 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0489
0.9078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to SEK 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 0.9592, compared to 1.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0510 SEK (High: 0.9477 / Low: 0.8967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 SEK (High: 1.0462 / Low: 1.0285).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0372) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+12.17%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0372
2017 Avg (August) 0.9247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9420 0.8997 0.9197
February 0.9477 0.8967 0.9195
March 0.9551 0.9351 0.9420
April 0.9990 0.9487 0.9674
May 1.0250 0.9824 1.0003
June 1.0319 0.9833 1.0064
July 1.0245 0.9966 1.0085
August 1.0526 1.0063 1.0372
September 1.0454 1.0023 1.0238
October 1.0492 1.0184 1.0341
November 1.0462 1.0285 1.0360
December 1.0407 1.0206 1.0329