YEARLY HIGH
1.5226 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.4993 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5078 XCD

2018 AWG to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.5226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.4993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5094 to the December average rate of 1.5013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5226 was up 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,613 XCD
2017 Average 7,527 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,497 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.16 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5153
1.5000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.5114, compared to 1.5042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0132 XCD (High: 1.5226 / Low: 1.5094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 1.5014 / Low: 1.5010).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5134
2017 Avg (April) 1.5012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5098 1.5085 1.5094
February 1.5140 1.5018 1.5091
March 1.5204 1.5119 1.5140
April 1.5226 1.5094 1.5134
May 1.5140 1.5077 1.5112
June 1.5125 1.5098 1.5113
July 1.5127 1.5043 1.5109
August 1.5090 1.5064 1.5076
September 1.5077 1.4993 1.5030
October 1.5014 1.5010 1.5013
November 1.5015 1.5010 1.5012
December 1.5014 1.5004 1.5013