YEARLY HIGH
1.2353 EUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1632 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2007 EUR

2018 XDR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.2353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.1632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0720 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1788 to the December average rate of 1.2228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2353 was down 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2855, 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 6,176 EUR
2017 Average 6,143 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,816 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.09 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2284
1.1719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to EUR 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 1.1885, compared to 1.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0331 EUR (High: 1.2301 / Low: 1.1970). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 EUR (High: 1.2276 / Low: 1.2141).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.2237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+2.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.2237
2017 Avg (November) 1.1991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1930 1.1682 1.1788
February 1.1871 1.1632 1.1766
March 1.1846 1.1706 1.1777
April 1.1922 1.1758 1.1812
May 1.2228 1.1941 1.2059
June 1.2303 1.2019 1.2108
July 1.2075 1.1926 1.2012
August 1.2301 1.1970 1.2122
September 1.2123 1.1919 1.2032
October 1.2273 1.2073 1.2141
November 1.2353 1.2156 1.2237
December 1.2276 1.2141 1.2228