YEARLY HIGH
0.7653 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6614 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7042 GMD

2018 INR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.7653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.6614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1039 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7542 to the December average rate of 0.6993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7653 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 191,332 GMD
2017 Average 176,077 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 165,346 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,985.91 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7624
0.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.7217, compared to 0.6868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0351 GMD (High: 0.7099 / Low: 0.6748). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 GMD (High: 0.7322 / Low: 0.7240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1146 (+17.92%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7542
2017 Avg (January) 0.6396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7653 0.7448 0.7542
February 0.7500 0.7236 0.7345
March 0.7322 0.7240 0.7275
April 0.7300 0.7039 0.7192
May 0.7071 0.6890 0.6985
June 0.7062 0.6840 0.6963
July 0.7018 0.6844 0.6946
August 0.7037 0.6762 0.6918
September 0.6798 0.6614 0.6730
October 0.6770 0.6656 0.6720
November 0.7099 0.6748 0.6898
December 0.7108 0.6835 0.6993