YEARLY HIGH
703.9593 AMD
YEARLY LOW
668.3952 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
684.7386 AMD

2018 XDR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 703.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 668.3952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5641 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 694.1846 to the December average rate of 674.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 703.9593 was up 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 689.7508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,519,796 AMD
2017 Average 3,345,343 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,341,976 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,820.54 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

701.7646
671.7844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to AMD 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 693.6631, compared to 675.8142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.8489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 693.6631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 675.8142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 14.8954 AMD (High: 696.9392 / Low: 682.0438). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2600 AMD (High: 677.2450 / Low: 671.9850).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.8954
August Spread (Stable) ±5.2600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.4591 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 697.5359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 660.2713), the exchange rate shifted by +37.2645 (+5.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 697.5359
2017 Avg (April) 660.2713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 700.2755 688.0917 694.1846
February 701.7082 695.1902 699.2662
March 700.9340 694.0532 697.9365
April 703.9593 691.7278 697.5359
May 696.9392 682.0438 690.2572
June 687.6213 677.0085 682.7981
July 682.6170 671.2062 675.8955
August 677.2450 671.9850 674.2919
September 681.1444 675.3464 678.1715
October 679.6818 672.0889 676.3441
November 680.9307 668.3952 675.8991
December 677.3112 670.8958 674.2828