YEARLY HIGH
2.1936 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.9009 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0206 XCD

2018 AUD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.1936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.9009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2926 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1499 to the December average rate of 1.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1936 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,968 XCD
2017 Average 10,363 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,505 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,463.12 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1730
1.8960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to XCD 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 2.0845, compared to 1.9567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0920 XCD (High: 1.9929 / Low: 1.9009). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 XCD (High: 2.0188 / Low: 1.9832).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1346 (+6.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1499
2017 Avg (January) 2.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1936 2.1077 2.1499
February 2.1728 2.0981 2.1263
March 2.1297 2.0704 2.0962
April 2.1049 2.0356 2.0755
May 2.0530 2.0126 2.0346
June 2.0715 1.9840 2.0249
July 2.0188 1.9832 2.0015
August 2.0071 1.9434 1.9801
September 1.9723 1.9212 1.9452
October 1.9534 1.9064 1.9191
November 1.9827 1.9390 1.9592
December 1.9929 1.9009 1.9350