2018 GMD to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.3194 AMD

YEARLY LOW

9.6951 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0456 AMD

2018 GMD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 10.3194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.6951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6243 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0580 to the December average rate of 9.7983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.3194 was down 8.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,597 AMD

2017 Average 52,688 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 48,476 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,121.38 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.3121

9.7516

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 10.1779, compared to 9.9134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3325 AMD (High: 10.1999 / Low: 9.8675). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 AMD (High: 10.2752 / Low: 10.1967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3325

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 10.2654) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2193 (-2.09%).

2018 Avg (May) 10.2654

2017 Avg (May) 10.4847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1999	9.8675	10.0580
February	10.2417	10.0312	10.1688
March	10.1958	10.0746	10.1558
April	10.2943	10.1204	10.1871
May	10.3194	10.2166	10.2654
June	10.2752	10.1967	10.2322
July	10.2640	9.9929	10.0873
August	10.0677	9.9770	10.0202
September	10.1146	9.7976	9.9677
October	9.8604	9.7520	9.7992
November	9.8713	9.6951	9.8076
December	9.8416	9.7624	9.7983