YEARLY HIGH
0.4605 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4264 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4451 GMD

2018 ALL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.4264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4386 to the December average rate of 0.4559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4605 was up 7.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,302 GMD
2017 Average 1,933 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,132 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.29 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4578
0.4349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to GMD 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 0.4413, compared to 0.4488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0273 GMD (High: 0.4538 / Low: 0.4264). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 GMD (High: 0.4551 / Low: 0.4488).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+7.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4559
2017 Avg (December) 0.4222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4538 0.4264 0.4386
February 0.4474 0.4331 0.4404
March 0.4533 0.4366 0.4447
April 0.4524 0.4429 0.4482
May 0.4443 0.4311 0.4392
June 0.4482 0.4322 0.4368
July 0.4480 0.4355 0.4425
August 0.4466 0.4344 0.4416
September 0.4565 0.4389 0.4470
October 0.4571 0.4485 0.4540
November 0.4551 0.4488 0.4519
December 0.4605 0.4509 0.4559