YEARLY HIGH
0.3475 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3426 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3453 DJF

2018 SYP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3470 to the December average rate of 0.3457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3475 was down 58.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,737 DJF
2017 Average 3,210 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,713 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.22 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3473
0.3431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.3449, compared to 0.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 DJF (High: 0.3466 / Low: 0.3436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DJF (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3456).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3470) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4880 (-58.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3470
2017 Avg (January) 0.8350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3475 0.3461 0.3470
February 0.3466 0.3436 0.3448
March 0.3440 0.3436 0.3438
April 0.3437 0.3426 0.3435
May 0.3461 0.3433 0.3450
June 0.3457 0.3452 0.3456
July 0.3458 0.3448 0.3455
August 0.3457 0.3454 0.3457
September 0.3467 0.3454 0.3458
October 0.3458 0.3454 0.3457
November 0.3458 0.3456 0.3457
December 0.3458 0.3454 0.3457