2018 MDL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1275.6585 STD

YEARLY LOW

1167.3643 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1229.3608 STD

2018 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1275.6585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1167.3643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.2943 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1191.5018 to the December average rate of 1225.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1275.6585 was up 4.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1217.6813, 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 6,378,293 STD

2017 Average 5,892,079 STD

Yearly Trough Low 5,836,821 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 541,471.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1273.1534

1183.0143

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MDL to STD 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 1213.5825, compared to 1245.1391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.5566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1213.5825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1245.1391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 34.7255 STD (High: 1202.0898 / Low: 1167.3643). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9618 STD (High: 1219.2875 / Low: 1207.3256).

February Spread (Volatile) ±34.7255

April Spread (Stable) ±11.9618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.1293 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1265.6418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1161.1240), the exchange rate shifted by +104.5178 (+9.00%).

2018 Avg (August) 1265.6418

2017 Avg (August) 1161.1240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1200.5078	1172.2044	1191.5018
February	1202.0898	1167.3643	1190.5259
March	1209.9358	1189.9420	1200.4022
April	1219.2875	1207.3256	1212.0977
May	1248.8900	1227.3893	1241.8825
June	1259.8272	1235.0733	1245.0851
July	1269.4495	1242.0849	1256.1800
August	1275.6585	1252.7142	1265.6418
September	1263.1339	1244.5044	1252.5126
October	1251.8609	1225.0331	1240.4278
November	1238.6102	1220.7181	1230.3136
December	1243.0309	1216.6128	1225.7590