YEARLY HIGH
41.3548 ALL
YEARLY LOW
38.6228 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9823 ALL

2018 XCD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 41.3548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 38.6228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7320 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5069 to the December average rate of 40.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.3548 was down 13.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.9769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,774 ALL
2017 Average 220,118 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 193,114 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,659.94 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.7251
38.8308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to ALL 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 39.7256, compared to 40.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.7256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.6872 ALL (High: 41.3548 / Low: 39.6676). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4278 ALL (High: 40.1125 / Low: 39.6847).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6872
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.5069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.4611), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9542 (-14.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.5069
2017 Avg (January) 47.4611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.3548 39.6676 40.5069
February 40.3138 39.2222 39.7744
March 40.0067 38.8761 39.3651
April 39.3948 38.6228 38.9886
May 40.4803 39.2839 39.7382
June 40.3878 38.9632 39.9801
July 40.1125 39.6847 39.8926
August 41.0168 39.7903 40.3071
September 40.4803 39.7532 40.1826
October 40.7763 40.0324 40.3322
November 40.8963 40.2920 40.5672
December 40.6135 39.7143 40.1526