2018 TOP to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 21.1308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.0891.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0417 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1208 to the December average rate of 20.9021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 569.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.1308 was up 582.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TOP to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.1335, compared to 13.3196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1861 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 12.9383 SDG (High: 20.7280 / Low: 7.7898). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 SDG (High: 7.8226 / Low: 7.7862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1638 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.9021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9417), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9604 (+610.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1750 | 3.0891 | 3.1208 |
| February | 8.2081 | 3.1819 | 7.5386 |
| March | 8.1963 | 8.0700 | 8.1337 |
| April | 8.2029 | 8.0455 | 8.1405 |
| May | 8.1825 | 7.8439 | 7.9767 |
| June | 7.9558 | 7.8056 | 7.8905 |
| July | 7.8212 | 7.7050 | 7.7793 |
| August | 7.8226 | 7.7862 | 7.7996 |
| September | 7.8253 | 7.7851 | 7.8011 |
| October | 20.7280 | 7.7898 | 14.8657 |
| November | 20.8530 | 20.6164 | 20.7698 |
| December | 21.1308 | 20.7344 | 20.9021 |