2018 MDL to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0433 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0407 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0420 XDR

2018 MDL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0410 to the December average rate of 0.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0433 was up 4.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0415, 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 217 XDR

2017 Average 196 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 204 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.17 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0432

0.0408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to XDR 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 0.0416, compared to 0.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0421). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0417).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0430

2017 Avg (August) 0.0397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0413	0.0407	0.0410
February	0.0416	0.0407	0.0413
March	0.0418	0.0412	0.0415
April	0.0421	0.0417	0.0419
May	0.0423	0.0415	0.0421
June	0.0423	0.0416	0.0419
July	0.0431	0.0421	0.0426
August	0.0433	0.0425	0.0430
September	0.0429	0.0422	0.0424
October	0.0425	0.0419	0.0421
November	0.0424	0.0418	0.0420
December	0.0424	0.0416	0.0419