2018 EUR to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EUR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EUR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.2511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.1225.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1285 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2201 to the December average rate of 1.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2511 was up 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EUR to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2110, compared to 1.1520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0590 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0503 USD (High: 1.2431 / Low: 1.1929). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 USD (High: 1.1757 / Low: 1.1642).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.0453 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.2347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1705 (+16.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2431 | 1.1929 | 1.2201 |
| February | 1.2511 | 1.2192 | 1.2347 |
| March | 1.2457 | 1.2248 | 1.2335 |
| April | 1.2384 | 1.2082 | 1.2275 |
| May | 1.1991 | 1.1538 | 1.1822 |
| June | 1.1804 | 1.1562 | 1.1678 |
| July | 1.1757 | 1.1642 | 1.1694 |
| August | 1.1710 | 1.1341 | 1.1541 |
| September | 1.1776 | 1.1561 | 1.1651 |
| October | 1.1590 | 1.1315 | 1.1489 |
| November | 1.1456 | 1.1225 | 1.1367 |
| December | 1.1492 | 1.1305 | 1.1377 |