YEARLY HIGH
24920.3387 STD
YEARLY LOW
23630.3484 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24387.4827 STD

2018 EUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 24920.3387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 23630.3484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1289.9904 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24635.2733 to the December average rate of 23949.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24920.3387 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 24760.2089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,601,694 STD
2017 Average 122,532,320 STD
Yearly Trough Low 118,151,742 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,449,951.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24706.0744
23856.4606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 24527.9211, compared to 24247.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 280.8769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24527.9211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24247.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 775.2668 STD (High: 24649.4141 / Low: 23874.1473). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 202.3530 STD (High: 24644.4900 / Low: 24442.1371).

August Spread (Volatile) ±775.2668
July Spread (Stable) ±202.3530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 312.8186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -312.8186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 24635.2733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24535.3278), the exchange rate shifted by +99.9455 (+0.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 24635.2733
2017 Avg (January) 24535.3278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24920.3387 24397.9756 24635.2733
February 24657.2820 24396.2419 24508.9995
March 24652.4068 24415.2455 24532.7619
April 24577.9982 24280.0908 24473.8682
May 24613.4651 24365.8169 24486.4868
June 24674.1522 24311.9100 24530.1371
July 24644.4900 24442.1371 24546.1688
August 24649.4141 23874.1473 24292.9484
September 24790.2307 24336.3472 24526.0240
October 24463.2176 23818.0956 24240.0804
November 24114.5179 23630.3484 23927.2618
December 24190.3081 23796.8246 23949.7823