YEARLY HIGH
198.4957 STD
YEARLY LOW
182.6315 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.1683 STD

2018 ALL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 198.4957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 182.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8642 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.4765 to the December average rate of 193.9974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 198.4957 was up 6.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.6645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 992,478 STD
2017 Average 913,435 STD
Yearly Trough Low 913,157 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,321.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

195.7154
183.4548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to STD 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 188.7749, compared to 193.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.7749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.7392 STD (High: 198.4957 / Low: 191.7565). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7465 STD (High: 195.6340 / Low: 193.8875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.7392
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5629 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 194.4232) against the same month in 2017 (average: 184.1262), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2971 (+5.59%).

2018 Avg (June) 194.4232
2017 Avg (June) 184.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.1819 183.0058 184.4765
February 186.0279 182.6315 184.6787
March 189.9029 184.7160 186.9656
April 190.2574 187.2010 189.2241
May 195.6709 191.1220 192.8813
June 198.4957 191.7565 194.4232
July 195.6340 193.8875 194.6937
August 195.7554 189.9017 193.2508
September 195.9380 192.4186 193.8505
October 195.1309 191.0218 193.5705
November 193.3179 190.4611 192.0076
December 196.1297 191.7875 193.9974