2018 XCD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7833.3370 STD

YEARLY LOW

7280.4920 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

7643.4892 STD

2018 XCD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 7833.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 7280.4920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 552.8450 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7472.2351 to the December average rate of 7789.1619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7833.3370 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 8677.0828, 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 39,166,685 STD

2017 Average 40,195,543 STD

Yearly Trough Low 36,402,460 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,764,224.96 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7853.0874

7299.1588

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XCD to STD 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 7498.6587, compared to 7788.3197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 289.6610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7498.6587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7788.3197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 284.7880 STD (High: 7821.9027 / Low: 7537.1147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 7789.1619 / Low: 7789.1619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±284.7880

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 126.9156 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -126.9156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 7772.6562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8078.0832), the exchange rate shifted by -305.4270 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 7772.6562

2017 Avg (June) 8078.0832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7568.1617	7311.2987	7472.2351
February	7414.1055	7280.4920	7345.3195
March	7389.8691	7320.9581	7359.5048
April	7436.1288	7343.6972	7377.4106
May	7821.9027	7537.1147	7664.8260
June	7833.3370	7701.5650	7772.6562
July	7795.3776	7729.5287	7766.7763
August	7789.1619	7778.1354	7788.8062
September	7789.1619	7789.1619	7789.1619
October	7825.3421	7789.1619	7806.9267
November	7789.1619	7788.5856	7789.0851
December	7789.1619	7789.1619	7789.1619