YEARLY HIGH
0.0990 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0950 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0977 XCD

2018 ETB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0984 to the December average rate of 0.0958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0990 was down 18.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 495 XCD
2017 Average 567 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 475 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.99 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0987
0.0956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0983, compared to 0.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 XCD (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0950). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XCD (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0980).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0213 (-17.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0984
2017 Avg (January) 0.1198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0990 0.0980 0.0984
February 0.0987 0.0980 0.0983
March 0.0987 0.0980 0.0983
April 0.0988 0.0980 0.0983
May 0.0983 0.0980 0.0982
June 0.0986 0.0979 0.0981
July 0.0988 0.0973 0.0980
August 0.0983 0.0974 0.0978
September 0.0981 0.0967 0.0975
October 0.0980 0.0962 0.0969
November 0.0976 0.0960 0.0965
December 0.0970 0.0950 0.0958