YEARLY HIGH
132.2825 MRO
YEARLY LOW
76.9643 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.4870 MRO

2018 XCD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 132.2825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 76.9643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3181 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.3143 to the December average rate of 132.0975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.2825 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 135.8500, 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 661,412 MRO
2017 Average 665,864 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 384,822 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,590.63 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.5216
128.1721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to MRO 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 131.5420, compared to 131.4319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.4319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 55.3181 MRO (High: 132.2825 / Low: 76.9643). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MRO (High: 132.0975 / Low: 132.0975).

October Spread (Volatile) ±55.3181
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6246 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 131.9542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 134.5045), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5502 (-1.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 131.9542
2017 Avg (August) 134.5045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.5424 130.7769 131.3143
February 131.7274 131.3574 131.5028
March 131.9125 131.3574 131.6021
April 132.0975 130.5213 131.5454
May 131.9125 131.5424 131.6373
June 131.9125 131.5424 131.6504
July 131.9777 131.5424 131.7499
August 132.2825 131.5424 131.9542
September 132.2825 131.9125 132.1591
October 132.2825 76.9643 128.5345
November 132.0975 132.0877 132.0962
December 132.0975 132.0975 132.0975