2018 GMD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1440 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.1298 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1375 CNY

2018 GMD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1339 to the December average rate of 0.1393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1440 was down 11.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1626, 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 720 CNY

2017 Average 738 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 649 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.38 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1432

0.1325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to CNY 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 0.1344, compared to 0.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 CNY (High: 0.1370 / Low: 0.1298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CNY (High: 0.1406 / Low: 0.1393).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1423) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-2.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1423

2017 Avg (August) 0.1453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1370	0.1298	0.1339
February	0.1349	0.1314	0.1336
March	0.1347	0.1324	0.1336
April	0.1345	0.1325	0.1334
May	0.1362	0.1341	0.1351
June	0.1406	0.1353	0.1370
July	0.1429	0.1394	0.1408
August	0.1440	0.1416	0.1423
September	0.1428	0.1393	0.1412
October	0.1411	0.1384	0.1398
November	0.1406	0.1393	0.1400
December	0.1406	0.1381	0.1393