2018 XCD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5271 ETB

YEARLY LOW

10.1019 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2380 ETB

2018 XCD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.5271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 10.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4252 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1578 to the December average rate of 10.4335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.5271 was up 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1941, 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 52,635 ETB

2017 Average 44,345 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 50,510 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,125.82 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.4611

10.1302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to ETB 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 10.1762, compared to 10.2997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1762

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2208 ETB (High: 10.5271 / Low: 10.3063). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 ETB (High: 10.1989 / Low: 10.1678).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2208

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.4335) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3105 (+3.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.4335

2017 Avg (December) 10.1230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2070	10.1019	10.1578
February	10.2033	10.1282	10.1762
March	10.2015	10.1349	10.1752
April	10.2015	10.1237	10.1683
May	10.1989	10.1678	10.1824
June	10.2189	10.1450	10.1975
July	10.2755	10.1186	10.2017
August	10.2699	10.1740	10.2273
September	10.3458	10.1889	10.2603
October	10.3976	10.2061	10.3160
November	10.4161	10.2477	10.3595
December	10.5271	10.3063	10.4335