YEARLY HIGH
0.0838 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0789 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0807 MDL

2018 GYD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0819 to the December average rate of 0.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0838 was down 14.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 419 MDL
2017 Average 445 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 394 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.50 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0824
0.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to MDL 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 0.0804, compared to 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 MDL (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MDL (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0819) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-15.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0819
2017 Avg (January) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0838 0.0804 0.0819
February 0.0812 0.0799 0.0805
March 0.0809 0.0794 0.0801
April 0.0798 0.0789 0.0794
May 0.0813 0.0790 0.0798
June 0.0815 0.0801 0.0808
July 0.0810 0.0793 0.0801
August 0.0804 0.0789 0.0796
September 0.0812 0.0796 0.0804
October 0.0823 0.0807 0.0814
November 0.0825 0.0812 0.0819
December 0.0827 0.0810 0.0821