2018 XDR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.5190 SCR

YEARLY LOW

18.9140 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.3090 SCR

2018 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 20.5190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 18.9140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6050 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0074 to the December average rate of 19.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.5190 was up 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.0248, 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 102,595 SCR

2017 Average 94,205 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 94,570 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,025.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.1094

18.8859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SCR 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 19.5801, compared to 19.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.1175 SCR (High: 20.0986 / Low: 18.9811). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1199 SCR (High: 19.0339 / Low: 18.9140).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1175

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 19.8197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.2382), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5815 (+8.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 19.8197

2017 Avg (March) 18.2382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5086	19.5242	20.0074
February	20.3790	19.3070	19.7782
March	20.5190	19.4928	19.8197
April	20.0363	19.3451	19.5372
May	20.0986	18.9811	19.2342
June	19.2855	19.0230	19.1037
July	19.1421	18.9246	19.0287
August	19.0901	18.9355	19.0122
September	20.1305	19.0410	19.1370
October	19.3792	18.9218	19.0376
November	19.0339	18.9140	18.9878
December	19.4129	18.9284	19.0240