YEARLY HIGH
45.6180 NIO
YEARLY LOW
43.7864 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.8849 NIO

2018 XDR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 45.6180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 43.7864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8316 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5257 to the December average rate of 45.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.6180 was up 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.8814, 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 228,090 NIO
2017 Average 208,027 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 218,932 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,158.12 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.3338
44.4522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to NIO 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 44.9409, compared to 44.8288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.6345 NIO (High: 45.4210 / Low: 43.7864). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3809 NIO (High: 45.0299 / Low: 44.6490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6345
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3809

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 45.2552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.9956), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2595 (+13.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 45.2552
2017 Avg (February) 39.9956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.4210 43.7864 44.5257
February 45.6180 44.9281 45.2552
March 45.6099 44.9163 45.2603
April 45.4942 44.8699 45.2408
May 44.9211 44.3989 44.7084
June 45.0022 44.3352 44.6551
July 44.8253 44.3449 44.5512
August 44.8012 44.3968 44.5980
September 45.3182 44.6996 44.9153
October 45.0299 44.6490 44.8707
November 45.0674 44.5683 44.9113
December 45.4868 44.9592 45.1263