2018 USD to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8025 AWG

YEARLY LOW

1.7750 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7924 AWG

2018 USD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.8025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.7750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7904 to the December average rate of 1.8002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8025 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,013 AWG

2017 Average 8,977 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 8,875 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.52 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8018

1.7835

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USD 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 1.7881, compared to 1.7967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0155 AWG (High: 1.7905 / Low: 1.7750). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 1.8005 / Low: 1.8000).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7981

2017 Avg (September) 1.7952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7915	1.7900	1.7904
February	1.7995	1.7850	1.7909
March	1.7875	1.7775	1.7850
April	1.7905	1.7750	1.7858
May	1.7925	1.7850	1.7883
June	1.7900	1.7868	1.7883
July	1.7965	1.7866	1.7888
August	1.7940	1.7910	1.7926
September	1.8025	1.7925	1.7981
October	1.8005	1.8000	1.8002
November	1.8005	1.8000	1.8002
December	1.8012	1.8000	1.8002