2018 GMD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2983 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.2736 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2833 SCR

2018 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2899 to the December average rate of 0.2764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2983 was down 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3151, 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 1,492 SCR

2017 Average 1,483 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 1,368 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2913

0.2741

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SCR 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 0.2873, compared to 0.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2873

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0176 SCR (High: 0.2952 / Low: 0.2775). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SCR (High: 0.2834 / Low: 0.2818).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2884) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0126 (-4.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2884

2017 Avg (March) 0.3010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2965	0.2817	0.2899
February	0.2952	0.2775	0.2876
March	0.2983	0.2839	0.2884
April	0.2917	0.2839	0.2853
May	0.2974	0.2846	0.2860
June	0.2874	0.2851	0.2863
July	0.2870	0.2816	0.2840
August	0.2834	0.2818	0.2825
September	0.2913	0.2761	0.2813
October	0.2806	0.2746	0.2758
November	0.2761	0.2736	0.2755
December	0.2826	0.2750	0.2764