YEARLY HIGH
0.1674 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1589 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1637 SBD

2019 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1638 to the December average rate of 0.1614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1674 was down 1.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1692, 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 837 SBD
2018 Average 819 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 794 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1664
0.1609
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 0.1644, compared to 0.1630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 SBD (High: 0.1674 / Low: 0.1609). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SBD (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1602).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1638) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.19%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1638
2018 Avg (January) 0.1619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1674 0.1609 0.1638
February 0.1656 0.1612 0.1638
March 0.1653 0.1617 0.1638
April 0.1659 0.1609 0.1644
May 0.1658 0.1629 0.1649
June 0.1670 0.1647 0.1659
July 0.1664 0.1634 0.1653
August 0.1645 0.1613 0.1630
September 0.1650 0.1613 0.1636
October 0.1646 0.1611 0.1630
November 0.1627 0.1589 0.1616
December 0.1620 0.1602 0.1614