YEARLY HIGH
0.2384 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1321 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1356 GMD

2018 MRO to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.2384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1353 to the December average rate of 0.1386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2384 was up 77.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,192 GMD
2017 Average 637 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 660 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1463
0.1313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1333, compared to 0.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1003 GMD (High: 0.2384 / Low: 0.1381). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GMD (High: 0.1327 / Low: 0.1324).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+11.22%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1450
2017 Avg (October) 0.1304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1371 0.1340 0.1353
February 0.1348 0.1324 0.1332
March 0.1340 0.1324 0.1330
April 0.1341 0.1321 0.1328
May 0.1327 0.1324 0.1326
June 0.1328 0.1323 0.1326
July 0.1352 0.1323 0.1340
August 0.1356 0.1344 0.1349
September 0.1379 0.1345 0.1359
October 0.2384 0.1381 0.1450
November 0.1396 0.1385 0.1388
December 0.1389 0.1381 0.1386