YEARLY HIGH
0.0212 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0208 BMD

2018 GMD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0202, 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 0.0212 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0234, 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 106 BMD
2017 Average 109 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 100 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.86 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0213
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to BMD 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 0.0211, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0005 BMD (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BMD (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-4.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0212
2017 Avg (April) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0210 0.0205 0.0208
February 0.0212 0.0209 0.0211
March 0.0212 0.0210 0.0211
April 0.0212 0.0211 0.0212
May 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212
June 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212
July 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
August 0.0208 0.0207 0.0208
September 0.0208 0.0203 0.0206
October 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
November 0.0202 0.0201 0.0202
December 0.0203 0.0202 0.0202