YEARLY HIGH
519.1095 MRO
YEARLY LOW
290.2142 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
503.8686 MRO

2018 XDR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 519.1095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 290.2142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 228.8953 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 510.3585 to the December average rate of 496.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 519.1095 was down 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 523.4629, 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 2,595,547 MRO
2017 Average 2,495,868 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,451,071 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,144,476.45 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

519.8475
481.3207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to MRO 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 511.4969, compared to 496.2402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 511.4969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 496.2402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 209.3401 MRO (High: 499.5543 / Low: 290.2142). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5205 MRO (High: 501.9749 / Low: 499.4544).

October Spread (Volatile) ±209.3401
September Spread (Stable) ±2.5205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.1458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 515.4696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 490.1838), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2859 (+5.16%).

2018 Avg (April) 515.4696
2017 Avg (April) 490.1838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 517.4710 502.9122 510.3585
February 518.5292 512.8450 516.2692
March 518.8952 513.9206 516.6369
April 519.1095 510.8225 515.4696
May 510.7296 502.2588 507.1617
June 507.2148 499.4493 503.0857
July 503.3061 496.7880 500.1695
August 500.8115 497.3482 498.8642
September 501.9749 499.4544 500.6771
October 499.5543 290.2142 484.5313
November 498.0017 495.0317 496.5526
December 498.0795 495.1360 496.6465