YEARLY HIGH
24.9250 GMD
YEARLY LOW
23.5500 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0449 GMD

2018 BBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 24.9250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 23.5500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3750 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9997 to the December average rate of 24.7333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.9250 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.8313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,625 GMD
2017 Average 114,546 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 117,750 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,875.00 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.8930
23.4645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 23.6861, compared to 24.4036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6450 GMD (High: 24.6475 / Low: 24.0025). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 GMD (High: 23.5975 / Low: 23.5700).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6450
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3302 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 24.7740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.6953), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0786 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 24.7740
2017 Avg (November) 23.6953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.3400 23.8000 23.9997
February 23.9600 23.5750 23.6695
March 23.8500 23.6000 23.6552
April 23.6950 23.5500 23.6122
May 23.5975 23.5700 23.5835
June 23.6375 23.5675 23.5965
July 24.0400 23.5837 23.8512
August 24.0975 24.0000 24.0524
September 24.6475 24.0025 24.2698
October 24.8150 24.6163 24.7410
November 24.9250 24.7250 24.7740
December 24.8000 24.6513 24.7333