2018 XDR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9038 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.7682 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8375 CAD

2018 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.7682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1357 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7876 to the December average rate of 1.8712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9038 was up 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8826, 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 9,519 CAD

2017 Average 8,996 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 8,841 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 678.29 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8870

1.7786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CAD 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 1.8384, compared to 1.8365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0715 CAD (High: 1.8559 / Low: 1.7843). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 CAD (High: 1.8479 / Low: 1.8204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0652 (+3.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8712

2017 Avg (December) 1.8060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8029	1.7682	1.7876
February	1.8559	1.7843	1.8269
March	1.9034	1.8524	1.8780
April	1.8781	1.8303	1.8475
May	1.8479	1.8204	1.8351
June	1.8775	1.8330	1.8554
July	1.8598	1.8282	1.8444
August	1.8374	1.8088	1.8248
September	1.8461	1.7961	1.8263
October	1.8292	1.7896	1.8169
November	1.8519	1.8228	1.8354
December	1.9038	1.8342	1.8712