2018 MDL to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9347 GMD

YEARLY LOW

2.7689 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8620 GMD

2018 MDL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.9347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.7689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1659 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8325 to the December average rate of 2.8804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9347 was up 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,674 GMD

2017 Average 12,471 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 13,844 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 829.28 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9203

2.7861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2.8372, compared to 2.8868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1416 GMD (High: 2.9104 / Low: 2.7689). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 GMD (High: 2.8178 / Low: 2.7768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.9091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2057 (+7.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.9091

2017 Avg (October) 2.7034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9104	2.7689	2.8325
February	2.8877	2.8152	2.8391
March	2.8801	2.8251	2.8554
April	2.8927	2.8438	2.8710
May	2.8591	2.7729	2.8280
June	2.8178	2.7768	2.7973
July	2.9001	2.7926	2.8549
August	2.9179	2.8627	2.8924
September	2.9151	2.8592	2.8880
October	2.9347	2.8809	2.9091
November	2.9195	2.8734	2.8959
December	2.9113	2.8637	2.8804