YEARLY HIGH
0.0446 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.0411 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0433 FJD

2018 GMD to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0421 to the December average rate of 0.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0446 was down 10.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0500, 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 223 FJD
2017 Average 225 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 205 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.87 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0443
0.0419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to FJD 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 0.0432, compared to 0.0434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 FJD (High: 0.0432 / Low: 0.0411). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 FJD (High: 0.0437 / Low: 0.0431).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0440) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.77%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0440
2017 Avg (June) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0432 0.0411 0.0421
February 0.0431 0.0416 0.0426
March 0.0432 0.0425 0.0429
April 0.0439 0.0427 0.0432
May 0.0444 0.0437 0.0441
June 0.0446 0.0435 0.0440
July 0.0446 0.0433 0.0440
August 0.0444 0.0434 0.0439
September 0.0445 0.0432 0.0438
October 0.0437 0.0431 0.0433
November 0.0436 0.0422 0.0427
December 0.0434 0.0424 0.0429