2018 AWG to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |