2018 XDR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1119 GBP

YEARLY LOW

1.0157 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0626 GBP

2018 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.1119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.0157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0962 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0408 to the December average rate of 1.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1119 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1225, 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 5,560 GBP

2017 Average 5,382 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 5,079 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.15 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1048

1.0246

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 1.0457, compared to 1.0794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0363 GBP (High: 1.0556 / Low: 1.0193). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 GBP (High: 1.0660 / Low: 1.0527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0421 (+3.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0981

2017 Avg (December) 1.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0556	1.0193	1.0408
February	1.0512	1.0202	1.0399
March	1.0526	1.0254	1.0399
April	1.0443	1.0157	1.0313
May	1.0660	1.0527	1.0588
June	1.0745	1.0564	1.0637
July	1.0736	1.0595	1.0662
August	1.0976	1.0690	1.0871
September	1.0897	1.0577	1.0750
October	1.0930	1.0574	1.0716
November	1.0892	1.0625	1.0783
December	1.1119	1.0881	1.0981