2018 GMD to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3109 VUV

YEARLY LOW

2.1153 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2441 VUV

2018 GMD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 2.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 2.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1956 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1930 to the December average rate of 2.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3109 was down 10.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5819, 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 11,555 VUV

2017 Average 11,678 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 10,576 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 978.17 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2922

2.1840

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to VUV 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 2.2404, compared to 2.2478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1170 VUV (High: 2.2322 / Low: 2.1153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 VUV (High: 2.2604 / Low: 2.2513).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.2786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0604 (-2.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.2786

2017 Avg (June) 2.3389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2322	2.1153	2.1930
February	2.2576	2.1498	2.2172
March	2.2460	2.2129	2.2286
April	2.2648	2.2216	2.2419
May	2.3046	2.2681	2.2832
June	2.3109	2.2562	2.2786
July	2.3079	2.2566	2.2755
August	2.2604	2.2513	2.2555
September	2.2602	2.2010	2.2355
October	2.2560	2.2038	2.2438
November	2.2528	2.2213	2.2356
December	2.2551	2.2212	2.2407