YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0361 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 AWG

2018 GMD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0373 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0381 was down 9.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0420, 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 191 AWG
2017 Average 196 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 181 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.12 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0381
0.0362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to AWG 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 0.0377, compared to 0.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 AWG (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0365). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0378).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0378) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-7.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0378
2017 Avg (February) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0368 0.0373
February 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
March 0.0379 0.0374 0.0377
April 0.0380 0.0375 0.0378
May 0.0380 0.0378 0.0379
June 0.0380 0.0378 0.0379
July 0.0379 0.0372 0.0375
August 0.0373 0.0372 0.0373
September 0.0375 0.0365 0.0370
October 0.0366 0.0363 0.0364
November 0.0364 0.0361 0.0363
December 0.0365 0.0363 0.0364