YEARLY HIGH
21.1956 NAD
YEARLY LOW
16.7472 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7242 NAD

2018 XDR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 21.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 16.7472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4484 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5232 to the December average rate of 19.8067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.1956 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.4291, 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 105,978 NAD
2017 Average 92,278 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 83,736 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,242.13 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.8245
16.8526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to NAD 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 17.6720, compared to 19.7764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7560 NAD (High: 20.2901 / Low: 18.5341). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4947 NAD (High: 17.4816 / Low: 16.9869).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7560
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4947

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6235 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 20.4935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6931), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8003 (+9.63%).

2018 Avg (September) 20.4935
2017 Avg (September) 18.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7703 17.1583 17.5232
February 17.6094 16.7472 17.1835
March 17.4816 16.9869 17.2170
April 17.9609 17.1919 17.5492
May 18.1603 17.5060 17.8429
June 19.4305 17.8438 18.7164
July 19.4613 18.4108 18.9039
August 20.2901 18.5341 19.6053
September 21.1956 19.8050 20.4935
October 20.7295 19.7981 20.2361
November 20.1484 19.0332 19.6126
December 20.2951 18.9979 19.8067