YEARLY HIGH
0.0611 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0578 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0595 USD

2018 MDL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0590 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0611 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0586, 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 306 USD
2017 Average 272 USD
Yearly Trough Low 289 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.57 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0611
0.0580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to USD 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 0.0599, compared to 0.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0582). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0603).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+17.45%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0608
2017 Avg (April) 0.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0600 0.0582 0.0590
February 0.0604 0.0593 0.0600
March 0.0608 0.0599 0.0604
April 0.0611 0.0603 0.0608
May 0.0606 0.0588 0.0600
June 0.0597 0.0588 0.0593
July 0.0604 0.0592 0.0598
August 0.0606 0.0595 0.0601
September 0.0600 0.0591 0.0595
October 0.0592 0.0582 0.0588
November 0.0588 0.0580 0.0584
December 0.0590 0.0578 0.0582