YEARLY HIGH
155.9699 VUV
YEARLY LOW
149.6855 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.9600 VUV

2018 XDR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 155.9699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 149.6855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2844 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.3426 to the December average rate of 154.1954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.9699 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 152.8412, 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 779,850 VUV
2017 Average 741,299 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 748,428 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,422.13 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

155.2216
150.9900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to VUV 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 152.6727, compared to 153.2474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.6727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.6150 VUV (High: 154.5555 / Low: 149.9405). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5527 VUV (High: 152.3471 / Low: 151.7944).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.6150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5527

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4750 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 154.8690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 148.7778), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0912 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 154.8690
2017 Avg (October) 148.7778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.5792 149.6855 151.3426
February 154.5555 149.9405 152.4628
March 154.9318 151.6895 153.1586
April 154.7164 152.3611 153.5041
May 155.1533 151.6905 153.5215
June 154.2018 151.2037 152.0466
July 153.7294 151.7107 152.4730
August 152.2361 151.1585 151.7798
September 152.3471 151.7944 152.0950
October 155.9699 151.8377 154.8690
November 155.3093 153.0732 154.0718
December 155.0853 152.7884 154.1954