YEARLY HIGH
260.3065 DJF
YEARLY LOW
246.8918 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
252.1556 DJF

2018 XDR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 260.3065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 246.8918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4147 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.9924 to the December average rate of 247.6625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 260.3065 was up 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 255.7620, 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 1,301,533 DJF
2017 Average 1,239,795 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,234,459 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,073.31 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

258.9873
246.5654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to DJF 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 255.5988, compared to 248.7124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.5988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 248.7124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.7000 DJF (High: 259.9798 / Low: 254.2799). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2772 DJF (High: 250.3749 / Low: 249.0976).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.7000
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2772

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2253 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 257.9521) against the same month in 2017 (average: 242.4696), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4826 (+6.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 257.9521
2017 Avg (February) 242.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.9798 254.2799 256.9924
February 260.3065 255.9220 257.9521
March 258.4172 255.5167 257.1990
April 257.9152 254.3245 256.4820
May 254.7312 251.1294 253.2567
June 253.3885 250.1250 251.7107
July 251.6531 248.7434 249.9837
August 249.7745 248.0541 249.0580
September 250.3749 249.0976 249.6424
October 249.1687 247.1838 248.3272
November 248.3034 246.8918 247.6005
December 248.3771 246.9439 247.6625