YEARLY HIGH
0.1915 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1705 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1835 SBD

2014 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.1705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1894 to the December average rate of 0.1755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1915 was down 14.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2227, 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 958 SBD
2013 Average 1,059 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 853 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1924
0.1707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SBD 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 0.1874, compared to 0.1795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0165 SBD (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1705). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.1910 / Low: 0.1898).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.1871) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0310 (-14.20%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.1871
2013 Avg (April) 0.2181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1908 0.1885 0.1894
February 0.1911 0.1891 0.1904
March 0.1910 0.1898 0.1906
April 0.1915 0.1832 0.1871
May 0.1855 0.1830 0.1842
June 0.1846 0.1807 0.1827
July 0.1847 0.1813 0.1826
August 0.1831 0.1811 0.1821
September 0.1866 0.1814 0.1840
October 0.1870 0.1705 0.1804
November 0.1736 0.1706 0.1725
December 0.1779 0.1730 0.1755