YEARLY HIGH
10.8164 DJF
YEARLY LOW
10.2875 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5854 DJF

2018 MDL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 10.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 10.2875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5290 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5448 to the December average rate of 10.3663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8164 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,082 DJF
2017 Average 48,599 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 51,437 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,644.76 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7927
10.3275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to DJF 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 10.6395, compared to 10.5314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3072 DJF (High: 10.7783 / Low: 10.4711). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1497 DJF (High: 10.8164 / Low: 10.6667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3072
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 10.7540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2554), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4986 (+16.19%).

2018 Avg (April) 10.7540
2017 Avg (April) 9.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7069 10.4106 10.5448
February 10.7679 10.5787 10.6493
March 10.7577 10.6003 10.6863
April 10.8164 10.6667 10.7540
May 10.7783 10.4711 10.6513
June 10.6265 10.4746 10.5515
July 10.7369 10.5304 10.6501
August 10.7898 10.5957 10.7049
September 10.6838 10.5263 10.5962
October 10.5476 10.3587 10.4666
November 10.4749 10.3222 10.4041
December 10.5138 10.2875 10.3663