YEARLY HIGH
0.1652 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1562 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1609 XCD

2018 MDL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1595 to the December average rate of 0.1574, 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 0.1652 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1585, 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 826 XCD
2017 Average 735 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 781 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.79 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1650
0.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to XCD 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 0.1619, compared to 0.1599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 XCD (High: 0.1622 / Low: 0.1572). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XCD (High: 0.1652 / Low: 0.1630).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1643) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+17.45%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1643
2017 Avg (April) 0.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1622 0.1572 0.1595
February 0.1634 0.1603 0.1621
March 0.1642 0.1618 0.1631
April 0.1652 0.1630 0.1643
May 0.1638 0.1589 0.1620
June 0.1613 0.1590 0.1602
July 0.1632 0.1599 0.1617
August 0.1638 0.1608 0.1625
September 0.1622 0.1598 0.1608
October 0.1601 0.1573 0.1589
November 0.1590 0.1567 0.1580
December 0.1596 0.1562 0.1574