YEARLY HIGH
10.9032 SRD
YEARLY LOW
10.3416 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5813 SRD

2018 XDR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 10.9032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 10.3416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5616 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7295 to the December average rate of 10.3753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9032 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6414, 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 54,516 SRD
2017 Average 51,916 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 51,708 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,807.88 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8961
10.3258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SRD 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 10.7434, compared to 10.4192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2795 SRD (High: 10.8818 / Low: 10.6023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 SRD (High: 10.4720 / Low: 10.4340).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2795
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

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 0.1820 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 10.8481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6284 (+6.15%).

2018 Avg (March) 10.8481
2017 Avg (March) 10.2197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8818 10.6023 10.7295
February 10.9016 10.7876 10.8486
March 10.9032 10.7808 10.8481
April 10.8844 10.7375 10.8282
May 10.7138 10.5361 10.6463
June 10.6279 10.4919 10.5597
July 10.5440 10.3500 10.4757
August 10.4643 10.3903 10.4330
September 10.4720 10.4340 10.4546
October 10.4370 10.3567 10.4029
November 10.4036 10.3416 10.3734
December 10.4053 10.3438 10.3753