2018 GMD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5120 INR

YEARLY LOW

1.3066 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4217 INR

2018 GMD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1.5120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.3066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2054 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3261 to the December average rate of 1.4301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5120 was down 5.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5959, 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 7,560 INR

2017 Average 7,112 INR

Yearly Trough Low 6,533 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026.75 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5044

1.3098

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GMD to INR 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 1.3868, compared to 1.4566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0733 INR (High: 1.4819 / Low: 1.4086). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 INR (High: 1.3813 / Low: 1.3657).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4859) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0867 (+6.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4859

2017 Avg (September) 1.3992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3427	1.3066	1.3261
February	1.3820	1.3334	1.3615
March	1.3813	1.3657	1.3747
April	1.4206	1.3698	1.3907
May	1.4514	1.4143	1.4317
June	1.4619	1.4161	1.4364
July	1.4612	1.4249	1.4397
August	1.4788	1.4210	1.4457
September	1.5120	1.4710	1.4859
October	1.5024	1.4771	1.4882
November	1.4819	1.4086	1.4499
December	1.4630	1.4069	1.4301