Metrics actually are only relevant for their time. A small change in sentiment (within even 1 day) can overwhelm any amount of demand.
Since when this metrics actually are not relevant?
According to the rpietila words, XMR subreddit and Monerotalk forum should be full of a new members.
But the fact is - they are empty.There are no huge number of a new recruits. And there are no "magic legion" which will make XMR more expensive. Got it?