YEARLY HIGH
0.2678 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2191 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2493 MDL

2018 HTG to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0486 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2628 to the December average rate of 0.2258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2678 was down 12.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,339 MDL
2017 Average 1,419 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.23 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2665
0.2221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to MDL 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 0.2580, compared to 0.2405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0138 MDL (High: 0.2329 / Low: 0.2191). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MDL (High: 0.2428 / Low: 0.2412).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2628) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0375 (-12.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2628
2017 Avg (January) 0.3003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2678 0.2606 0.2628
February 0.2632 0.2582 0.2600
March 0.2599 0.2546 0.2571
April 0.2567 0.2522 0.2539
May 0.2615 0.2533 0.2581
June 0.2611 0.2536 0.2563
July 0.2592 0.2462 0.2517
August 0.2497 0.2404 0.2469
September 0.2428 0.2412 0.2422
October 0.2440 0.2373 0.2406
November 0.2400 0.2328 0.2356
December 0.2329 0.2191 0.2258