2018 USD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.3026 MDL

YEARLY LOW

16.3640 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.8030 MDL

2018 USD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 17.3026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 16.3640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9386 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9485 to the December average rate of 17.1740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.3026 was down 14.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.2247, 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 86,513 MDL

2017 Average 92,233 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 81,820 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,692.99 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.2465

16.3766

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USD 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 16.6988, compared to 16.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5271 MDL (High: 17.1911 / Low: 16.6640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2189 MDL (High: 16.5830 / Low: 16.3640).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5271

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2189

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 0.2739 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.1740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.1784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.1740

2017 Avg (December) 17.1784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.1911	16.6640	16.9485
February	16.8550	16.5441	16.6746
March	16.7071	16.4542	16.5693
April	16.5830	16.3640	16.4491
May	17.0040	16.5031	16.6798
June	16.9982	16.7505	16.8713
July	16.9034	16.5632	16.7101
August	16.8040	16.5018	16.6320
September	16.9148	16.6654	16.8069
October	17.1837	16.8806	17.0097
November	17.2444	16.9953	17.1102
December	17.3026	16.9349	17.1740