YEARLY HIGH
136.1538 CVE
YEARLY LOW
128.8144 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.7883 CVE

2018 XDR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 136.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 128.8144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3394 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.5683 to the December average rate of 135.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 136.1538 was down 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 141.7646, 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 680,769 CVE
2017 Average 679,554 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 644,072 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,697.02 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

135.6689
129.7216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CVE 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 131.5081, compared to 134.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.5764 CVE (High: 136.1538 / Low: 132.5774). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4105 CVE (High: 130.9776 / Low: 129.5670).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5764
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 133.9839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 132.0470), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9369 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (August) 133.9839
2017 Avg (August) 132.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.0819 128.8144 130.5683
February 131.3450 129.2109 130.2172
March 130.9776 129.5670 130.3496
April 132.0914 129.9147 130.7885
May 134.7006 131.8640 133.1508
June 134.4981 132.6736 133.9744
July 134.0460 132.0913 132.8608
August 136.1538 132.5774 133.9839
September 133.8375 131.7028 132.9130
October 135.6733 133.1391 134.3241
November 136.0403 134.3552 135.1560
December 136.1277 134.6006 135.1733