YEARLY HIGH
0.0475 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0446 GBP

2018 MDL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0427 to the December average rate of 0.0460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0475 was up 7.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0442, 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 237 GBP
2017 Average 211 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 209 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.13 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0471
0.0423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to GBP 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 0.0435, compared to 0.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 GBP (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0447). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0443).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0467
2017 Avg (August) 0.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0433 0.0418 0.0427
February 0.0436 0.0419 0.0429
March 0.0436 0.0426 0.0432
April 0.0438 0.0426 0.0432
May 0.0448 0.0443 0.0445
June 0.0452 0.0442 0.0446
July 0.0461 0.0447 0.0454
August 0.0475 0.0458 0.0467
September 0.0467 0.0447 0.0456
October 0.0460 0.0445 0.0452
November 0.0459 0.0447 0.0453
December 0.0467 0.0456 0.0460