2018 XDR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29912.1121 STD

YEARLY LOW

28656.2095 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

29278.4047 STD

2018 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 29912.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 28656.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1255.9026 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29038.8281 to the December average rate of 29284.8936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29912.1121 was down 5.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 31495.4292, 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 149,560,561 STD

2017 Average 150,532,496 STD

Yearly Trough Low 143,281,047 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,279,513.18 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29788.2738

28750.1201

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XDR to STD 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 29151.0541, compared to 29405.7552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 254.7011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29151.0541

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29405.7552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 652.2259 STD (High: 29874.8974 / Low: 29222.6715). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 107.2261 STD (High: 29557.6858 / Low: 29450.4597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±652.2259

September Spread (Stable) ±107.2261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 216.4113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -216.4113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 29701.7610) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30192.5449), the exchange rate shifted by -490.7839 (-1.63%).

2018 Avg (June) 29701.7610

2017 Avg (June) 30192.5449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29199.1032	28754.9361	29038.8281
February	29014.5426	28656.2095	28836.6329
March	29018.1359	28781.6694	28891.4837
April	28977.8429	28834.5071	28908.4899
May	29874.8974	29222.6715	29529.1290
June	29912.1121	29528.4475	29701.7610
July	29630.1282	29359.3384	29485.3497
August	29530.4851	29327.0840	29446.2865
September	29557.6858	29450.4597	29508.7859
October	29559.0568	29232.3966	29429.8624
November	29364.8031	29189.6728	29279.3534
December	29369.3917	29195.8264	29284.8936