YEARLY HIGH
272.6978 AMD
YEARLY LOW
267.2269 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.4338 AMD

2018 AWG to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 272.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 267.2269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4709 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.6111 to the December average rate of 269.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 272.6978 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 273.2155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,363,489 AMD
2017 Average 1,343,644 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,336,134 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,354.51 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

270.9438
268.5931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to AMD 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 269.6226, compared to 269.2450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.6226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.2450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 4.2961 AMD (High: 271.7949 / Low: 267.4988). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7464 AMD (High: 271.1049 / Low: 269.3584).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2961
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0380 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 270.7479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 268.4353), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3126 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (May) 270.7479
2017 Avg (May) 268.4353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.1625 268.1095 269.6111
February 269.4627 267.7111 268.7890
March 270.1091 267.8836 269.1672
April 271.7949 267.4988 269.3933
May 272.6978 269.4959 270.7479
June 271.1049 269.3584 270.0272
July 270.9887 267.4923 268.9892
August 270.0601 268.0991 268.8960
September 270.5474 267.3203 269.0568
October 270.8116 268.1753 269.3513
November 271.3289 267.2269 269.9327
December 270.6168 268.2545 269.2440