YEARLY HIGH
6.1850 GMD
YEARLY LOW
5.2182 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5384 GMD

2018 SEK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 6.1850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 5.2182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9668 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9674 to the December average rate of 5.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1850 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,925 GMD
2017 Average 26,887 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 26,091 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,834.13 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.0338
5.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 5.6534, compared to 5.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4165 GMD (High: 6.1101 / Low: 5.6936). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 GMD (High: 5.5156 / Low: 5.4180).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4165
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0977

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 0.1921 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.9674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8677), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0997 (+22.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.9674
2017 Avg (January) 4.8677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1850 5.7859 5.9674
February 6.1101 5.6936 5.8837
March 5.8120 5.6691 5.7409
April 5.6948 5.3898 5.5808
May 5.4924 5.2566 5.3887
June 5.4818 5.2182 5.3590
July 5.4917 5.2659 5.4057
August 5.4573 5.2267 5.3035
September 5.5809 5.2489 5.4191
October 5.5507 5.3868 5.4703
November 5.5156 5.4180 5.4688
December 5.5348 5.4263 5.4732