YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 XDR

2018 GMD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0151 was down 13.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0174, 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 76 XDR
2017 Average 79 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 71 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.93 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0150
0.0144
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 0.0147, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-4.71%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0150
2017 Avg (June) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0141 0.0145
February 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
March 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
April 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
May 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
June 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
July 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
August 0.0149 0.0148 0.0149
September 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
October 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
November 0.0145 0.0144 0.0145
December 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145