YEARLY HIGH
2.7509 AMD
YEARLY LOW
2.6866 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7156 AMD

2018 DJF to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 2.7509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 2.6866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7012 to the December average rate of 2.7226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7509 was up 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,754 AMD
2017 Average 13,492 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 13,433 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.46 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7326
2.6984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to AMD 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 2.7139, compared to 2.7173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0415 AMD (High: 2.7509 / Low: 2.7093). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 AMD (High: 2.7173 / Low: 2.7019).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.7255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.7255
2017 Avg (May) 2.7024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7144 2.6866 2.7012
February 2.7286 2.6908 2.7109
March 2.7173 2.7019 2.7136
April 2.7433 2.7058 2.7196
May 2.7509 2.7093 2.7255
June 2.7232 2.7062 2.7126
July 2.7217 2.6941 2.7037
August 2.7190 2.7003 2.7074
September 2.7276 2.7032 2.7166
October 2.7393 2.7116 2.7236
November 2.7438 2.7027 2.7298
December 2.7366 2.7119 2.7226