YEARLY HIGH
107.9475 HTG
YEARLY LOW
90.8110 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.7456 HTG

2018 XDR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 107.9475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 90.8110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1365 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.7580 to the December average rate of 105.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.9475 was up 13.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.2364, 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 539,738 HTG
2017 Average 450,467 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 454,055 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,682.42 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

107.2010
90.7761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to HTG 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 93.1201, compared to 98.3711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.3711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 5.4749 HTG (High: 107.9475 / Low: 102.4726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1102 HTG (High: 93.5634 / Low: 92.4531).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.4749
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7890 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 105.8322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 90.4146), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4177 (+17.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 105.8322
2017 Avg (December) 90.4146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.7678 90.8110 92.7580
February 93.5634 92.4531 93.1798
March 94.3676 92.7868 93.6317
April 94.6227 92.8525 93.9339
May 93.3531 91.2551 92.1448
June 94.1360 91.3019 93.0725
July 94.9495 91.4431 93.2880
August 97.2004 92.8517 94.2367
September 97.9297 96.5866 97.2594
October 100.0311 97.3660 98.6028
November 102.4293 99.1062 101.0076
December 107.9475 102.4726 105.8322