YEARLY HIGH
0.0574 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0562 XCD

2018 GMD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0563 to the December average rate of 0.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0574 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0633, 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 287 XCD
2017 Average 295 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 271 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.83 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0576
0.0543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XCD 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 0.0571, compared to 0.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 XCD (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0548). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0573).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0572) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-4.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0572
2017 Avg (April) 0.0598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0555 0.0563
February 0.0573 0.0564 0.0571
March 0.0573 0.0567 0.0571
April 0.0574 0.0570 0.0572
May 0.0573 0.0573 0.0573
June 0.0573 0.0572 0.0573
July 0.0573 0.0562 0.0567
August 0.0563 0.0561 0.0562
September 0.0563 0.0548 0.0557
October 0.0549 0.0545 0.0546
November 0.0547 0.0542 0.0545
December 0.0548 0.0545 0.0546