YEARLY HIGH
2.3200 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1912 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2517 MDL

2018 SRD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.3200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 2.1912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2717 to the December average rate of 2.3028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3200 was down 14.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,600 MDL
2017 Average 12,317 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,956 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.95 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3128
2.1926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.2364, compared to 2.2670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0737 MDL (High: 2.3051 / Low: 2.2314). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 MDL (High: 2.2205 / Low: 2.1912).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.3028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.3028
2017 Avg (December) 2.3044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3051 2.2314 2.2717
February 2.2570 2.2153 2.2328
March 2.2372 2.2033 2.2187
April 2.2205 2.1912 2.2026
May 2.2769 2.2098 2.2335
June 2.2761 2.2430 2.2591
July 2.2634 2.2209 2.2407
August 2.2531 2.2126 2.2301
September 2.2680 2.2346 2.2535
October 2.3041 2.2634 2.2807
November 2.3122 2.2788 2.2942
December 2.3200 2.2707 2.3028