2018 XCD to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 28.6619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 23.5275.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1344 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.8679 to the December average rate of 28.1487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.6619 was up 11.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.6638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.9497, compared to 26.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1086 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.3794 HTG (High: 28.6619 / Low: 27.2825). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1409 HTG (High: 23.8233 / Low: 23.6824).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1334 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 28.1487) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.6327), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5161 (+19.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3247 | 23.5275 | 23.8679 |
| February | 23.8233 | 23.6824 | 23.7345 |
| March | 23.9774 | 23.7242 | 23.8506 |
| April | 24.1333 | 23.7747 | 23.9715 |
| May | 24.1583 | 23.7023 | 23.9169 |
| June | 24.6485 | 23.8037 | 24.3566 |
| July | 24.9862 | 24.0083 | 24.5737 |
| August | 25.6900 | 24.5448 | 24.9263 |
| September | 25.8399 | 25.5332 | 25.6727 |
| October | 26.6539 | 25.7941 | 26.1572 |
| November | 27.2825 | 26.3194 | 26.8709 |
| December | 28.6619 | 27.2825 | 28.1487 |