2018 GMD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4618 KGS

YEARLY LOW

1.3783 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4235 KGS

2018 GMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.4618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.3783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4386 to the December average rate of 1.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4618 was down 9.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6210, 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 7,309 KGS

2017 Average 7,509 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 6,891 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.31 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4601

1.3779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KGS 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 1.4453, compared to 1.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0527 KGS (High: 1.4576 / Low: 1.4049). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KGS (High: 1.4195 / Low: 1.4138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.4533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.19%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.4533

2017 Avg (May) 1.4707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4576	1.4049	1.4386
February	1.4601	1.4266	1.4436
March	1.4451	1.4292	1.4408
April	1.4532	1.4405	1.4482
May	1.4618	1.4466	1.4533
June	1.4507	1.4435	1.4473
July	1.4465	1.4170	1.4304
August	1.4195	1.4138	1.4164
September	1.4194	1.3822	1.4039
October	1.3890	1.3788	1.3847
November	1.3894	1.3783	1.3866
December	1.3936	1.3851	1.3889