YEARLY HIGH
751.8772 SYP
YEARLY LOW
714.1352 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
730.2615 SYP

2018 XDR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 751.8772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 714.1352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7420 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 740.6852 to the December average rate of 716.4601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 751.8772 was up 1.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 737.4136, 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 3,759,386 SYP
2017 Average 2,324,362 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 3,570,676 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,709.85 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

751.2944
713.1258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SYP 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 741.0012, compared to 719.5218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.4794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.0012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 719.5218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.1424 SYP (High: 750.3453 / Low: 732.2030). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2622 SYP (High: 723.7776 / Low: 720.5154).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.1424
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2622

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 12.5242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 748.0792) against the same month in 2017 (average: 290.3110), the exchange rate shifted by +457.7682 (+157.68%).

2018 Avg (March) 748.0792
2017 Avg (March) 290.3110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 750.3453 732.2030 740.6852
February 751.7999 743.9529 748.1137
March 751.8772 743.4381 748.0792
April 750.5863 740.4505 746.7108
May 738.8436 726.6386 734.1867
June 732.8769 723.5481 728.2316
July 728.0903 719.7137 723.4870
August 722.5841 717.4761 720.4747
September 723.7776 720.5154 721.9942
October 720.7049 715.1804 718.4083
November 718.4153 714.1352 716.3065
December 719.0203 714.1564 716.4601