2018 GMD to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1083 KPW

YEARLY LOW

18.0542 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7220 KPW

2018 GMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 19.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 18.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0541 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7519 to the December average rate of 18.1941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.1083 was down 9.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.0794, 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 95,541 KPW

2017 Average 98,283 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 90,271 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,270.59 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.1728

18.0726

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KPW 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 18.9995, compared to 18.4445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4906 KPW (High: 18.7480 / Low: 18.2574). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 KPW (High: 19.0921 / Low: 19.0698).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4906

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3545 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 19.0580) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.9057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8477 (-4.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 19.0580

2017 Avg (April) 19.9057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.9076	18.4881	18.7519
February	19.0880	18.7813	19.0122
March	19.0678	18.8679	19.0234
April	19.1083	18.9913	19.0580
May	19.0921	19.0698	19.0811
June	19.0941	19.0375	19.0706
July	19.0809	18.7188	18.8681
August	18.7500	18.6741	18.7092
September	18.7480	18.2574	18.5430
October	18.2806	18.1342	18.1885
November	18.2002	18.0542	18.1643
December	18.2547	18.1452	18.1941