YEARLY HIGH
0.0308 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0297 GMD

2018 CDF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0308 was down 19.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 GMD
2017 Average 158 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 145 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.19 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0307
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0015 GMD (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0290). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GMD (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0292).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.22%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0305
2017 Avg (November) 0.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0305 0.0295 0.0300
February 0.0299 0.0291 0.0294
March 0.0296 0.0291 0.0293
April 0.0294 0.0292 0.0292
May 0.0293 0.0292 0.0292
June 0.0293 0.0292 0.0292
July 0.0305 0.0290 0.0294
August 0.0298 0.0292 0.0296
September 0.0303 0.0292 0.0297
October 0.0307 0.0301 0.0304
November 0.0308 0.0301 0.0305
December 0.0308 0.0301 0.0304