YEARLY HIGH
0.1586 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1496 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1552 SRD

2018 GMD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1555 to the December average rate of 0.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1586 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1739, 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 793 SRD
2017 Average 818 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 748 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.74 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1591
0.1497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SRD 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 0.1576, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0041 SRD (High: 0.1554 / Low: 0.1513). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SRD (High: 0.1584 / Low: 0.1582).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-5.25%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1581
2017 Avg (April) 0.1669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1567 0.1532 0.1555
February 0.1584 0.1558 0.1578
March 0.1582 0.1566 0.1579
April 0.1586 0.1576 0.1581
May 0.1584 0.1582 0.1583
June 0.1584 0.1580 0.1582
July 0.1583 0.1550 0.1563
August 0.1554 0.1547 0.1550
September 0.1554 0.1513 0.1537
October 0.1515 0.1503 0.1507
November 0.1508 0.1496 0.1505
December 0.1513 0.1504 0.1508