2018 IMP to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.8500 GMD

YEARLY LOW

47.1000 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.0897 GMD

2018 IMP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 49.8500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 47.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7500 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9994 to the December average rate of 49.4667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.8500 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.6625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,250 GMD

2017 Average 229,092 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 235,500 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,750.00 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.7860

46.9290

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP to GMD 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 47.3722, compared to 48.8072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.3722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2900 GMD (High: 49.2950 / Low: 48.0050). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0550 GMD (High: 47.1950 / Low: 47.1400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2900

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0550

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6604 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 49.5479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.3907), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1572 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 49.5479

2017 Avg (November) 47.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.6800	47.6000	47.9994
February	47.9200	47.1500	47.3390
March	47.7000	47.2000	47.3105
April	47.3900	47.1000	47.2244
May	47.1950	47.1400	47.1670
June	47.2750	47.1350	47.1930
July	48.0800	47.1675	47.7024
August	48.1950	48.0000	48.1048
September	49.2950	48.0050	48.5397
October	49.6300	49.2325	49.4819
November	49.8500	49.4500	49.5479
December	49.6000	49.3025	49.4667