YEARLY HIGH
0.4676 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.3585 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4037 MDL

2017 GMD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1091 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4607 to the December average rate of 0.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4676 was down 10.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5238, 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 2,338 MDL
2016 Average 2,371 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,793 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.70 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4707
0.3515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to MDL 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 0.4296, compared to 0.3778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0299 MDL (High: 0.4232 / Low: 0.3933). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 MDL (High: 0.3949 / Low: 0.3914).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4607) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-10.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4607
2016 Avg (January) 0.5146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4676 0.4548 0.4607
February 0.4563 0.4465 0.4515
March 0.4495 0.4291 0.4400
April 0.4309 0.4229 0.4273
May 0.4232 0.3933 0.4023
June 0.3994 0.3922 0.3960
July 0.3949 0.3914 0.3934
August 0.3953 0.3852 0.3892
September 0.3881 0.3812 0.3837
October 0.3817 0.3636 0.3700
November 0.3733 0.3610 0.3688
December 0.3636 0.3585 0.3615