2018 GMD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0283 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0253 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0270 CAD

2018 GMD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0283 was down 10.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0315, 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 141 CAD

2017 Average 142 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 126 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.87 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0280

0.0257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to CAD 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 0.0270, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 CAD (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0256). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0265).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.95%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0278

2017 Avg (June) 0.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0263	0.0253	0.0259
February	0.0272	0.0256	0.0266
March	0.0278	0.0271	0.0273
April	0.0273	0.0266	0.0270
May	0.0276	0.0271	0.0273
June	0.0283	0.0274	0.0278
July	0.0280	0.0271	0.0275
August	0.0273	0.0269	0.0271
September	0.0274	0.0261	0.0268
October	0.0266	0.0259	0.0263
November	0.0269	0.0265	0.0266
December	0.0276	0.0267	0.0272