YEARLY HIGH
0.0425 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0401 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 BBD

2018 GMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0417 to the December average rate of 0.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0425 was down 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 BBD
2017 Average 218 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 201 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.71 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0426
0.0402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to BBD 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 0.0422, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0406). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0424).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-4.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0424
2017 Avg (April) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0420 0.0411 0.0417
February 0.0424 0.0417 0.0422
March 0.0424 0.0419 0.0423
April 0.0425 0.0422 0.0424
May 0.0424 0.0424 0.0424
June 0.0424 0.0423 0.0424
July 0.0424 0.0416 0.0419
August 0.0417 0.0415 0.0416
September 0.0417 0.0406 0.0412
October 0.0406 0.0403 0.0404
November 0.0404 0.0401 0.0404
December 0.0406 0.0403 0.0404