2018 CAD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.5271 GMD

YEARLY LOW

35.3690 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1103 GMD

2018 CAD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 39.5271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 35.3690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1581 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6152 to the December average rate of 36.7819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5271 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.0730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,635 GMD

2017 Average 176,753 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 176,845 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,790.59 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.8798

35.7048

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 37.0886, compared to 37.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.3001 GMD (High: 39.0886 / Low: 36.7885). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5833 GMD (High: 37.7926 / Low: 37.2092).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.3001

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0488 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 38.6152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.9587), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6565 (+17.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 38.6152

2017 Avg (January) 32.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.5271	37.9558	38.6152
February	39.0886	36.7885	37.6453
March	36.9098	36.0264	36.5965
April	37.5891	36.5887	37.0635
May	36.9327	36.1929	36.6415
June	36.5081	35.3690	35.9694
July	36.9302	35.7655	36.3327
August	37.2141	36.5692	36.8770
September	38.3835	36.4578	37.2611
October	38.6148	37.5792	37.9903
November	37.7926	37.2092	37.5497
December	37.4806	36.1813	36.7819