YEARLY HIGH
0.9067 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6896 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7865 NAD

2018 MDL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.9067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.6896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2171 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7190 to the December average rate of 0.8290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9067 was up 10.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8205, 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 4,534 NAD
2017 Average 3,618 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,448 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,085.65 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8859
0.6934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to NAD 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 0.7358, compared to 0.8373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0781 NAD (High: 0.8741 / Low: 0.7959). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 NAD (High: 0.7284 / Low: 0.7045).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8699) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1252 (+16.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8699
2017 Avg (September) 0.7447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7287 0.7047 0.7190
February 0.7306 0.6896 0.7094
March 0.7284 0.7045 0.7153
April 0.7539 0.7173 0.7358
May 0.7633 0.7361 0.7504
June 0.8178 0.7426 0.7846
July 0.8205 0.7881 0.8053
August 0.8741 0.7959 0.8426
September 0.9067 0.8354 0.8699
October 0.8792 0.8332 0.8529
November 0.8464 0.7984 0.8241
December 0.8578 0.7997 0.8290