YEARLY HIGH
27.6945 GMD
YEARLY LOW
26.2239 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8286 GMD

2018 AWG to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 27.6945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 26.2239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4706 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8086 to the December average rate of 27.4787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.6945 was up 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.6300, 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 138,473 GMD
2017 Average 127,613 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 131,119 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,353.14 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.6379
26.2600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 26.4927, compared to 27.1645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7089 GMD (High: 27.3784 / Low: 26.6695). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 GMD (High: 26.4253 / Low: 26.3407).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7089
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3750 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27.5230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.5193), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0038 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 27.5230
2017 Avg (November) 26.5193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1956 26.5699 26.8086
February 26.7523 26.2239 26.4336
March 26.7227 26.4056 26.5041
April 26.6986 26.3054 26.4449
May 26.4258 26.3153 26.3748
June 26.4253 26.3407 26.3900
July 26.8868 26.3874 26.6679
August 26.8946 26.7783 26.8355
September 27.3784 26.6695 26.9949
October 27.5645 27.3514 27.4872
November 27.6945 27.4698 27.5230
December 27.5556 27.3903 27.4787