YEARLY HIGH
158.9696 ALL
YEARLY LOW
149.5520 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.1913 ALL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 794,848 ALL
2017 Average 824,233 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 747,760 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,087.92 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.0607
150.3148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.4578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.9248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.4580
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 157.4152
2017 Avg (January) 173.3310

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