YEARLY HIGH
0.0320 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 BND

2018 GMD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0320 was down 5.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0339, 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 160 BND
2017 Average 151 BND
Yearly Trough Low 134 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.19 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0321
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to BND 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 0.0284, compared to 0.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0043 BND (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BND (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.07%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0304
2017 Avg (June) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0268 0.0275
February 0.0282 0.0274 0.0279
March 0.0281 0.0276 0.0278
April 0.0284 0.0277 0.0279
May 0.0309 0.0280 0.0287
June 0.0320 0.0280 0.0304
July 0.0317 0.0282 0.0298
August 0.0315 0.0284 0.0313
September 0.0315 0.0279 0.0305
October 0.0286 0.0278 0.0285
November 0.0318 0.0275 0.0293
December 0.0320 0.0278 0.0317