2018 MDL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8504 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.7884 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8105 SCR

2018 MDL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.8504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.7884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0620 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8209 to the December average rate of 0.7963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8504 was up 3.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8242, 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 4,252 SCR

2017 Average 3,694 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 3,942 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.24 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8262

0.7936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to SCR 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 0.8150, compared to 0.8061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0592 SCR (High: 0.8504 / Low: 0.7912). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 SCR (High: 0.8039 / Low: 0.7910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.8090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0785 (+10.75%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.8090

2017 Avg (May) 0.7304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8432	0.8003	0.8209
February	0.8377	0.7974	0.8165
March	0.8488	0.8063	0.8235
April	0.8401	0.8114	0.8192
May	0.8504	0.7912	0.8090
June	0.8093	0.7937	0.8008
July	0.8200	0.8010	0.8107
August	0.8233	0.8087	0.8172
September	0.8491	0.8048	0.8123
October	0.8187	0.7938	0.8024
November	0.8039	0.7910	0.7979
December	0.8105	0.7884	0.7963