YEARLY HIGH
0.3722 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3635 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3682 DJF

2018 AMD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.3722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3702 to the December average rate of 0.3673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3722 was down 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,861 DJF
2017 Average 1,853 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,818 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.50 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3706
0.3659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to DJF 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 0.3685, compared to 0.3680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 DJF (High: 0.3691 / Low: 0.3635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 DJF (High: 0.3701 / Low: 0.3680).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3702
2017 Avg (January) 0.3682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3722 0.3684 0.3702
February 0.3716 0.3665 0.3689
March 0.3701 0.3680 0.3685
April 0.3696 0.3645 0.3677
May 0.3691 0.3635 0.3669
June 0.3695 0.3672 0.3686
July 0.3712 0.3674 0.3699
August 0.3703 0.3678 0.3694
September 0.3699 0.3666 0.3681
October 0.3688 0.3651 0.3672
November 0.3700 0.3645 0.3663
December 0.3687 0.3654 0.3673