2018 GMD to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9340 SYP

YEARLY LOW

10.3307 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7135 SYP

2018 GMD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 10.9340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 10.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6034 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7313 to the December average rate of 10.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9340 was down 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3853, 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 54,670 SYP

2017 Average 36,073 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 51,653 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,016.85 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9713

10.3414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SYP 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 10.8721, compared to 10.5549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2844 SYP (High: 10.7324 / Low: 10.4480). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 SYP (High: 10.9340 / Low: 10.9061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2844

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 0.2031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 10.9188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6499), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2689 (+134.82%).

2018 Avg (May) 10.9188

2017 Avg (May) 4.6499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8205	10.5804	10.7313
February	10.9224	10.7475	10.8790
March	10.9108	10.7964	10.8854
April	10.9340	10.8671	10.9052
May	10.9340	10.9061	10.9188
June	10.9311	10.8958	10.9130
July	10.9321	10.7115	10.7975
August	10.7290	10.6872	10.7064
September	10.7324	10.4480	10.6117
October	10.4602	10.3765	10.4086
November	10.4147	10.3307	10.3939
December	10.4457	10.3833	10.4112