2018 NAD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4501 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.1028 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2783 MDL

2018 NAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.4501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.1028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3472 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3910 to the December average rate of 1.2067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4501 was down 7.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5722, 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 7,250 MDL

2017 Average 6,939 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 5,514 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,736.19 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4360

1.1243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MDL 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 1.3611, compared to 1.1955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1238 MDL (High: 1.3466 / Low: 1.2228). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0466 MDL (High: 1.4195 / Low: 1.3729).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0466

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 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1003 (-6.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4100

2017 Avg (February) 1.5103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4190	1.3723	1.3910
February	1.4501	1.3688	1.4100
March	1.4195	1.3729	1.3980
April	1.3940	1.3264	1.3592
May	1.3584	1.3102	1.3328
June	1.3466	1.2228	1.2755
July	1.2689	1.2188	1.2419
August	1.2564	1.1441	1.1880
September	1.1971	1.1028	1.1502
October	1.2002	1.1374	1.1726
November	1.2525	1.1815	1.2137
December	1.2504	1.1658	1.2067