YEARLY HIGH
0.2668 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2534 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2610 XDR

2018 XCD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2573 to the December average rate of 0.2660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2668 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2768, 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 1,334 XDR
2017 Average 1,334 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,267 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.02 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2672
0.2536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XDR 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 0.2572, compared to 0.2649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 XDR (High: 0.2603 / Low: 0.2539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.2645 / Low: 0.2635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2660
2017 Avg (November) 0.2628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2603 0.2539 0.2573
February 0.2562 0.2535 0.2547
March 0.2563 0.2534 0.2547
April 0.2574 0.2539 0.2552
May 0.2623 0.2579 0.2596
June 0.2634 0.2600 0.2617
July 0.2648 0.2617 0.2634
August 0.2656 0.2637 0.2645
September 0.2645 0.2635 0.2640
October 0.2665 0.2644 0.2653
November 0.2668 0.2653 0.2660
December 0.2668 0.2652 0.2660