YEARLY HIGH
0.1916 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1617 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1808 SEK

2018 GMD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.1916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1677 to the December average rate of 0.1827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1916 was down 10.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2138, 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 SEK
2017 Average 933 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 808 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.78 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1907
0.1656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SEK 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 0.1772, compared to 0.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0120 SEK (High: 0.1756 / Low: 0.1637). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SEK (High: 0.1846 / Low: 0.1813).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.15%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1866
2017 Avg (June) 0.1888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1728 0.1617 0.1677
February 0.1756 0.1637 0.1700
March 0.1764 0.1721 0.1742
April 0.1855 0.1756 0.1792
May 0.1902 0.1821 0.1856
June 0.1916 0.1824 0.1866
July 0.1899 0.1821 0.1850
August 0.1913 0.1832 0.1886
September 0.1905 0.1792 0.1846
October 0.1856 0.1802 0.1828
November 0.1846 0.1813 0.1829
December 0.1843 0.1807 0.1827