YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0105 XDR

2018 HTG to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0110 was down 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0118, 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 55 XDR
2017 Average 56 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 46 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.74 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0107).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0108
2017 Avg (January) 0.0111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
February 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
March 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0108 0.0106 0.0106
May 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
June 0.0110 0.0106 0.0107
July 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
August 0.0108 0.0103 0.0106
September 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
October 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
November 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
December 0.0098 0.0093 0.0095