YEARLY HIGH
0.5097 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4607 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4803 GMD

2018 RSD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.5097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4938 to the December average rate of 0.4758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5097 was up 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,548 GMD
2017 Average 2,139 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,304 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.76 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4968
0.4639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.4851, compared to 0.4755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0307 GMD (High: 0.5097 / Low: 0.4790). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 GMD (High: 0.4793 / Low: 0.4729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1198 (+32.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4938
2017 Avg (January) 0.3741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5097 0.4790 0.4938
February 0.5053 0.4869 0.4940
March 0.4973 0.4902 0.4936
April 0.4945 0.4818 0.4904
May 0.4821 0.4607 0.4719
June 0.4717 0.4617 0.4667
July 0.4780 0.4658 0.4726
August 0.4754 0.4628 0.4701
September 0.4872 0.4690 0.4781
October 0.4849 0.4730 0.4800
November 0.4793 0.4728 0.4762
December 0.4793 0.4729 0.4758