YEARLY HIGH
17.7012 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.5789 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6200 SDG

2018 XCD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 17.7012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.5789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1223 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5947 to the December average rate of 17.6118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.7012 was up 582.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,506 SDG
2017 Average 12,275 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 12,894 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,611.74 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.1341
1.0911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5.9197, compared to 11.3203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 11.0044 SDG (High: 17.6621 / Low: 6.6577). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 SDG (High: 2.6044 / Low: 2.5789).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.0044
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.6118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4901), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1216 (+607.26%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.6118
2017 Avg (December) 2.4901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6044 2.5789 2.5947
February 6.7171 2.6006 6.1786
March 6.7295 6.6604 6.6915
April 6.7212 6.6558 6.6983
May 6.7226 6.6604 6.6839
June 6.7081 6.6533 6.6715
July 6.6856 6.6393 6.6632
August 6.6879 6.6568 6.6682
September 6.6903 6.6558 6.6695
October 17.6621 6.6577 12.6785
November 17.6764 17.4759 17.6305
December 17.7012 17.5760 17.6118