YEARLY HIGH
39.5035 GMD
YEARLY LOW
34.1265 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.9375 GMD

2018 AUD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 39.5035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 34.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3770 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.1875 to the December average rate of 35.4180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5035 was up 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.3839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,517 GMD
2017 Average 175,721 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 170,633 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,884.95 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.5123
34.6142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 36.5439, compared to 35.3312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.3312 GMD (High: 39.5035 / Low: 37.1723). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6585 GMD (High: 35.5847 / Low: 34.9262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3312
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.9417 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 38.1875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.4726), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7149 (+17.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 38.1875
2017 Avg (January) 32.4726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5035 37.1723 38.1875
February 38.5274 36.6581 37.2458
March 37.2111 36.3044 36.6957
April 36.7382 35.5078 36.2667
May 35.8252 35.1276 35.5087
June 36.1785 34.6135 35.3590
July 35.8293 34.6397 35.3281
August 35.7811 34.5426 35.2455
September 35.6667 34.1265 34.9391
October 35.5847 34.9262 35.1373
November 36.3920 35.5679 35.9191
December 36.4980 34.6839 35.4180