YEARLY HIGH
12.8343 SEK
YEARLY LOW
11.4151 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3229 SEK

2018 XDR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 12.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11.4151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4191 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5696 to the December average rate of 12.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.8343 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.3072, 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 64,171 SEK
2017 Average 59,188 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 57,076 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,095.72 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8023
11.4575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SEK 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 12.0725, compared to 12.5733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5765 SEK (High: 11.9916 / Low: 11.4151). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1767 SEK (High: 12.6879 / Low: 12.5112).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5765
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1306 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 12.6903) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2866 (+11.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 12.6903
2017 Avg (August) 11.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7100 11.4543 11.5696
February 11.9916 11.4151 11.6903
March 12.1771 11.8534 11.9714
April 12.5781 12.0633 12.2712
May 12.7746 12.2882 12.4792
June 12.6904 12.2101 12.4531
July 12.6012 12.2844 12.3964
August 12.8343 12.3579 12.6903
September 12.8326 12.3144 12.5597
October 12.7487 12.4653 12.6179
November 12.6879 12.5112 12.6019
December 12.6601 12.4643 12.5735