YEARLY HIGH
0.3612 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.3407 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3495 MDL

2018 GMD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.3407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3532 to the December average rate of 0.3472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3612 was down 22.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4676, 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 1,806 MDL
2017 Average 2,017 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,704 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.05 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3589
0.3424
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 0.3525, compared to 0.3464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0176 MDL (High: 0.3612 / Low: 0.3436). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MDL (High: 0.3601 / Low: 0.3549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1076 (-23.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3532
2017 Avg (January) 0.4607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3612 0.3436 0.3532
February 0.3552 0.3463 0.3522
March 0.3540 0.3472 0.3502
April 0.3516 0.3457 0.3483
May 0.3606 0.3498 0.3536
June 0.3601 0.3549 0.3575
July 0.3581 0.3448 0.3503
August 0.3493 0.3427 0.3457
September 0.3498 0.3430 0.3463
October 0.3471 0.3407 0.3438
November 0.3480 0.3425 0.3453
December 0.3492 0.3435 0.3472