YEARLY HIGH
0.0771 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0316 LTL

2017 GMD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0631 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -66.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0771 was down 2.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0793, 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 385 LTL
2016 Average 368 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 105 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0773
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to LTL 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0544 LTL (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0452 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0631) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0787), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-19.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0631
2016 Avg (January) 0.0787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0771 0.0227 0.0631
February 0.0736 0.0224 0.0444
March 0.0737 0.0705 0.0722
April 0.0712 0.0220 0.0270
May 0.0220 0.0216 0.0217
June 0.0218 0.0216 0.0217
July 0.0218 0.0217 0.0217
August 0.0221 0.0216 0.0218
September 0.0218 0.0217 0.0217
October 0.0217 0.0210 0.0212
November 0.0212 0.0210 0.0211
December 0.0211 0.0210 0.0210