YEARLY HIGH
0.6670 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.6568 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6632 AWG

2018 XCD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.6670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.6568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6625 to the December average rate of 0.6661, 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 0.6670 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6670, 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 3,335 AWG
2017 Average 3,322 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 3,284 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.89 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6667
0.6599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6616, compared to 0.6648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0057 AWG (High: 0.6625 / Low: 0.6568). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.6662 / Low: 0.6660).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6653) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6653
2017 Avg (September) 0.6643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6629 0.6623 0.6625
February 0.6659 0.6605 0.6627
March 0.6614 0.6577 0.6605
April 0.6625 0.6568 0.6608
May 0.6633 0.6605 0.6617
June 0.6623 0.6611 0.6617
July 0.6647 0.6611 0.6619
August 0.6638 0.6627 0.6633
September 0.6670 0.6633 0.6653
October 0.6662 0.6660 0.6661
November 0.6662 0.6660 0.6661
December 0.6665 0.6660 0.6661