YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 XDR

2017 GMD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0170 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0174 was down 5.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0185, 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 87 XDR
2016 Average 86 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 74 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.44 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0172
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XDR 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-7.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0170
2016 Avg (January) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0168 0.0170
February 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
March 0.0167 0.0162 0.0165
April 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
May 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
June 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
July 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
August 0.0157 0.0153 0.0154
September 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153
October 0.0155 0.0149 0.0151
November 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
December 0.0149 0.0147 0.0149