2018 XDR to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 158.9696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 149.5520.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4176 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.4152 to the December average rate of 150.9603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 158.9696 was down 9.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 174.9520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 154.4578, compared to 151.9248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5329 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.4580 ALL (High: 155.0100 / Low: 149.5520). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6995 ALL (High: 153.0564 / Low: 151.3569).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7591 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 157.4152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 173.3310), the exchange rate shifted by -15.9157 (-9.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 158.9696 | 155.8172 | 157.4152 |
| February | 157.6986 | 154.6107 | 156.1473 |
| March | 156.0817 | 152.4835 | 154.5357 |
| April | 154.6018 | 151.7052 | 152.7767 |
| May | 154.3458 | 151.9045 | 153.0952 |
| June | 155.0100 | 149.5520 | 152.7763 |
| July | 152.3346 | 150.1747 | 151.4458 |
| August | 154.4330 | 150.8540 | 152.3825 |
| September | 153.3282 | 150.8098 | 152.2287 |
| October | 153.0564 | 151.3569 | 152.0390 |
| November | 153.3953 | 151.4507 | 152.4927 |
| December | 152.5434 | 149.5734 | 150.9603 |