YEARLY HIGH
66.6170 SDG
YEARLY LOW
9.9657 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8441 SDG

2018 XDR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 66.6170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6513 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0843 to the December average rate of 66.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 556.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.6170 was up 567.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333,085 SDG
2017 Average 46,017 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 49,829 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,256.53 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

71.8926
4.4653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 23.0164, compared to 42.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.6555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.6719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 41.1742 SDG (High: 66.2851 / Low: 25.1109). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1560 SDG (High: 25.3507 / Low: 25.1947).

October Spread (Volatile) ±41.1742
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 66.2737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4017), the exchange rate shifted by +56.8720 (+604.91%).

2018 Avg (November) 66.2737
2017 Avg (November) 9.4017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2410 9.9657 10.0843
February 26.3688 10.2296 24.2512
March 26.5216 26.0812 26.2692
April 26.4489 25.8803 26.2476
May 26.0647 25.4966 25.7514
June 25.6999 25.2875 25.4944
July 25.4481 25.1243 25.2959
August 25.3448 25.0825 25.2098
September 25.3507 25.1947 25.2670
October 66.2851 25.1109 47.7702
November 66.6170 65.6150 66.2737
December 66.4854 65.9627 66.2148