2018 GMD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3941 SOS

YEARLY LOW

11.5690 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0411 SOS

2018 GMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 12.3941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 11.5690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8251 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0803 to the December average rate of 11.7239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.3941 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5928, 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 61,970 SOS

2017 Average 63,232 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 57,845 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,125.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3385

11.6326

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SOS 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 12.2185, compared to 11.8638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4437 SOS (High: 12.3529 / Low: 11.9093). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 SOS (High: 12.0542 / Low: 11.9985).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4437

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 12.2797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6428 (-4.97%).

2018 Avg (March) 12.2797

2017 Avg (March) 12.9225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3529	11.9093	12.0803
February	12.3543	12.0975	12.2701
March	12.3941	12.1267	12.2797
April	12.3150	12.1238	12.2318
May	12.3250	12.1276	12.2243
June	12.3016	12.1251	12.2248
July	12.2669	11.9579	12.1227
August	12.0542	11.9985	12.0209
September	12.0541	11.7253	11.9153
October	11.7492	11.6336	11.7086
November	11.7374	11.5690	11.6914
December	11.7774	11.6730	11.7239