YEARLY HIGH
49.8500 GMD
YEARLY LOW
47.1000 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.0897 GMD

2018 BMD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 49.8500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 47.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7500 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9994 to the December average rate of 49.4667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.8500 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.6625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,250 GMD
2017 Average 229,092 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 235,500 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,750.00 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.7860
46.9290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 47.3722, compared to 48.8072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2900 GMD (High: 49.2950 / Low: 48.0050). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0550 GMD (High: 47.1950 / Low: 47.1400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2900
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0550

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 0.6604 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 49.5479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.3907), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1572 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 49.5479
2017 Avg (November) 47.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.6800 47.6000 47.9994
February 47.9200 47.1500 47.3390
March 47.7000 47.2000 47.3105
April 47.3900 47.1000 47.2244
May 47.1950 47.1400 47.1670
June 47.2750 47.1350 47.1930
July 48.0800 47.1675 47.7024
August 48.1950 48.0000 48.1048
September 49.2950 48.0050 48.5397
October 49.6300 49.2325 49.4819
November 49.8500 49.4500 49.5479
December 49.6000 49.3025 49.4667