2018 XDR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9818 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.7934 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8981 AUD

2018 XDR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.7934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1884 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8079 to the December average rate of 1.9434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9818 was up 5.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8802, 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 9,909 AUD

2017 Average 9,045 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 8,967 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.21 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9800

1.7922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to AUD 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 1.8661, compared to 1.9301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0971 AUD (High: 1.9818 / Low: 1.8847). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 AUD (High: 1.9156 / Low: 1.8839).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9434) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0932 (+5.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9434

2017 Avg (December) 1.8502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8260	1.7934	1.8079
February	1.8657	1.8103	1.8464
March	1.9026	1.8412	1.8729
April	1.9111	1.8696	1.8882
May	1.9175	1.8681	1.8937
June	1.9184	1.8529	1.8875
July	1.9156	1.8839	1.8968
August	1.9500	1.8854	1.9094
September	1.9715	1.9240	1.9477
October	1.9783	1.9362	1.9644
November	1.9375	1.8937	1.9187
December	1.9818	1.8847	1.9434