YEARLY HIGH
27.5077 INR
YEARLY LOW
23.4124 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.3058 INR

2018 XCD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 27.5077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 23.4124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0953 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5499 to the December average rate of 26.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.5077 was up 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.2819, 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 137,539 INR
2017 Average 120,443 INR
Yearly Trough Low 117,062 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,476.72 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.6184
23.1800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to INR 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 24.3054, compared to 26.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.3321 INR (High: 27.1297 / Low: 25.7977). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1990 INR (High: 24.1411 / Low: 23.9422).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3321
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6666 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 27.2485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1741 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 27.2485
2017 Avg (October) 24.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6882 23.4124 23.5499
February 24.1476 23.6433 23.8486
March 24.1411 23.9422 24.0646
April 24.7609 24.0038 24.3001
May 25.3390 24.6693 24.9868
June 25.5058 24.7322 25.0822
July 25.5277 25.2968 25.4112
August 26.2952 25.2788 25.7324
September 26.9576 26.2733 26.6865
October 27.5077 27.0578 27.2485
November 27.1297 25.7977 26.5819
December 26.8335 25.7420 26.1765