YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0285 AUD

2017 GMD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0325 was down 11.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0369, 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 163 AUD
2016 Average 160 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 134 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0312
0.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to AUD 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 AUD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0301). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0308) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-14.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0308
2016 Avg (January) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0325 0.0301 0.0308
February 0.0302 0.0290 0.0295
March 0.0298 0.0288 0.0293
April 0.0296 0.0290 0.0293
May 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
June 0.0294 0.0282 0.0288
July 0.0287 0.0272 0.0278
August 0.0281 0.0272 0.0275
September 0.0277 0.0269 0.0273
October 0.0280 0.0267 0.0273
November 0.0279 0.0273 0.0277
December 0.0280 0.0269 0.0275