YEARLY HIGH
3.9457 XCD
YEARLY LOW
3.7475 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8321 XCD

2018 XDR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 3.9457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 3.7475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1982 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8865 to the December average rate of 3.7597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9457 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8665, 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 19,728 XCD
2017 Average 18,741 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 18,737 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 991.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9426
3.7423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XCD 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 3.8885, compared to 3.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0960 XCD (High: 3.9379 / Low: 3.8419). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 XCD (High: 3.7947 / Low: 3.7810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0960
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3.9257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2652 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 3.9257
2017 Avg (March) 3.6605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9379 3.8419 3.8865
February 3.9451 3.9039 3.9259
March 3.9457 3.9014 3.9257
April 3.9389 3.8857 3.9186
May 3.8772 3.8129 3.8527
June 3.8461 3.7969 3.8214
July 3.8208 3.7766 3.7964
August 3.7920 3.7651 3.7806
September 3.7947 3.7810 3.7884
October 3.7820 3.7530 3.7697
November 3.7700 3.7475 3.7590
December 3.7705 3.7483 3.7597