YEARLY HIGH
0.1548 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1184 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1364 AWG

2018 NAD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1470 to the December average rate of 0.1265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1548 was up 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 774 AWG
2017 Average 675 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 592 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.28 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1543
0.1202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to AWG 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0129 AWG (High: 0.1423 / Low: 0.1294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 AWG (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+11.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1514
2017 Avg (February) 0.1364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1518 0.1435 0.1470
February 0.1548 0.1480 0.1514
March 0.1534 0.1483 0.1506
April 0.1503 0.1437 0.1476
May 0.1461 0.1404 0.1429
June 0.1423 0.1294 0.1352
July 0.1370 0.1292 0.1329
August 0.1355 0.1233 0.1281
September 0.1275 0.1184 0.1231
October 0.1272 0.1212 0.1241
November 0.1315 0.1244 0.1277
December 0.1317 0.1235 0.1265