YEARLY HIGH
693.0665 AMD
YEARLY LOW
606.7426 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
644.8568 AMD

2018 SHP to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 693.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 606.7426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.3239 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 667.0720 to the December average rate of 614.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 693.0665 was up 5.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 654.7266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,465,332 AMD
2017 Average 3,108,831 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,033,713 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,619.59 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

682.6567
607.8028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 663.5081, compared to 626.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.3025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 663.5081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 626.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 30.9694 AMD (High: 683.7291 / Low: 652.7597). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4434 AMD (High: 621.1859 / Low: 606.7426).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.9694
December Spread (Stable) ±14.4434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.4666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 676.4189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 613.2264), the exchange rate shifted by +63.1926 (+10.30%).

2018 Avg (April) 676.4189
2017 Avg (April) 613.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 683.7291 652.7597 667.0720
February 685.7666 661.3318 672.4453
March 682.0951 662.2848 671.2182
April 693.0665 663.0552 676.4189
May 661.1168 640.7502 651.9523
June 649.0396 630.0658 641.9415
July 641.0765 625.5038 633.9451
August 631.0997 612.2335 620.2959
September 640.1392 621.9703 630.8701
October 642.8119 616.7922 631.1931
November 640.8406 617.5475 626.8888
December 621.1859 606.7426 614.0407