YEARLY HIGH
0.0425 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0349 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0401 XCD

2018 HTG to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0419 to the December average rate of 0.0355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0425 was down 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0447, 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 213 XCD
2017 Average 208 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 174 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.07 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0428
0.0349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0418, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 XCD (High: 0.0407 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0422 / Low: 0.0420).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0419
2017 Avg (January) 0.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0425 0.0411 0.0419
February 0.0422 0.0420 0.0421
March 0.0422 0.0417 0.0419
April 0.0421 0.0414 0.0417
May 0.0422 0.0414 0.0418
June 0.0420 0.0406 0.0411
July 0.0417 0.0400 0.0407
August 0.0407 0.0389 0.0401
September 0.0392 0.0387 0.0390
October 0.0388 0.0375 0.0382
November 0.0380 0.0367 0.0372
December 0.0367 0.0349 0.0355