YEARLY HIGH
60.5031 GMD
YEARLY LOW
54.4089 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.7934 GMD

2018 EUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 60.5031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 54.4089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0942 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.5685 to the December average rate of 56.2793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.5031 was up 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.2142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302,516 GMD
2017 Average 259,198 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 272,045 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,471.22 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.9142
54.7667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 57.3698, compared to 56.2171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.3698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.6514 GMD (High: 60.5031 / Low: 56.8517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8084 GMD (High: 56.8226 / Low: 56.0142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6514
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 58.5685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.2986), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2699 (+26.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 58.5685
2017 Avg (January) 46.2986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.5031 56.8517 58.5685
February 59.9519 57.5695 58.4501
March 59.0225 57.9184 58.3559
April 58.4575 56.9564 57.9700
May 56.5745 54.4089 55.7618
June 55.6889 54.5046 55.1123
July 56.4147 54.9544 55.7841
August 56.2354 54.6010 55.5164
September 57.7311 55.5327 56.5549
October 57.3511 55.9511 56.8491
November 56.7047 55.6504 56.3187
December 56.8226 56.0142 56.2793