2018 XCD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4023 MDL

YEARLY LOW

6.0550 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2174 MDL

2018 XCD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 6.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 6.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3473 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2713 to the December average rate of 6.3547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4023 was down 14.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.4836, 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 32,012 MDL

2017 Average 34,128 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 30,275 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,736.50 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3816

6.0597

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to MDL 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 6.1789, compared to 6.2560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1950 MDL (High: 6.3611 / Low: 6.1660). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 MDL (High: 6.1360 / Low: 6.0550).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1950

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.3547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.3564), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.3547

2017 Avg (December) 6.3564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3611	6.1660	6.2713
February	6.2367	6.1216	6.1699
March	6.1820	6.0884	6.1310
April	6.1360	6.0550	6.0865
May	6.2918	6.1065	6.1719
June	6.2897	6.1980	6.2427
July	6.2546	6.1287	6.1831
August	6.2178	6.1060	6.1542
September	6.2588	6.1665	6.2189
October	6.3583	6.2462	6.2939
November	6.3808	6.2886	6.3311
December	6.4023	6.2663	6.3547