YEARLY HIGH
34.7170 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.2340 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3228 SDG

2018 BND to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 34.7170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.2340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.4830 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3057 to the December average rate of 30.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 471.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.7170 was up 560.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,585 SDG
2017 Average 24,044 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 26,170 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,415.18 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.6469
2.5474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to SDG 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 11.9029, compared to 20.7426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.2867 SDG (High: 34.0444 / Low: 12.7577). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1581 SDG (High: 5.3920 / Low: 5.2340).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.2867
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 30.3418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9996), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3422 (+506.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 30.3418
2017 Avg (December) 4.9996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3920 5.2340 5.3057
February 13.7767 5.3295 12.6479
March 13.9038 13.6208 13.7480
April 13.8643 13.5558 13.7489
May 13.6126 12.3526 13.3715
June 13.6209 11.9113 12.5952
July 13.3998 11.8750 12.7220
August 13.1950 11.9080 11.9696
September 13.2477 11.9050 12.2067
October 34.0444 12.7577 24.3271
November 34.6729 30.2014 32.8887
December 34.7170 30.1362 30.3418