YEARLY HIGH
0.8597 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.8095 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8330 XDR

2018 EUR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.8095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8484 to the December average rate of 0.8178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8597 was up 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8469, 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 4,298 XDR
2017 Average 4,073 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,048 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.60 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8532
0.8139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to XDR 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 0.8415, compared to 0.8245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0225 XDR (High: 0.8354 / Low: 0.8130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 XDR (High: 0.8237 / Low: 0.8146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0647 (+8.24%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8499
2017 Avg (February) 0.7852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8561 0.8382 0.8484
February 0.8597 0.8424 0.8499
March 0.8542 0.8442 0.8491
April 0.8505 0.8388 0.8466
May 0.8375 0.8178 0.8293
June 0.8320 0.8128 0.8259
July 0.8385 0.8282 0.8325
August 0.8354 0.8130 0.8250
September 0.8390 0.8249 0.8311
October 0.8283 0.8148 0.8236
November 0.8226 0.8095 0.8172
December 0.8237 0.8146 0.8178