YEARLY HIGH
135.3301 NGN
YEARLY LOW
132.5787 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.6881 NGN

2018 XCD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 135.3301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 132.5787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7514 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.2593 to the December average rate of 134.6930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 135.3301 was down 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 136.5465, 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 676,650 NGN
2017 Average 617,422 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 662,893 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,757.08 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

134.8472
132.9964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to NGN 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 133.2728, compared to 134.1035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.1035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.6578 NGN (High: 134.6654 / Low: 133.0076). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3677 NGN (High: 133.2376 / Low: 132.8699).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6578
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3677

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1248 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 134.6930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 133.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5693 (+1.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 134.6930
2017 Avg (December) 133.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.0556 132.5787 133.2593
February 133.5830 133.2075 133.3875
March 133.5512 133.0669 133.2628
April 133.2376 132.8699 133.1506
May 133.5775 133.0225 133.2716
June 133.6145 133.0989 133.3049
July 133.9476 132.8478 133.4384
August 134.1988 133.2012 133.5869
September 134.6654 133.0076 133.9782
October 134.6876 134.0068 134.4382
November 134.8763 133.4686 134.4860
December 135.3301 134.3176 134.6930