2026 XAU to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 XAU to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the XAU to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 342208.8927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 72.5000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 342136.3927 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.4836 to the December average rate of 303350.9837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 412714.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 342208.8927 was up 459240.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 74.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
XAU to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 114365.9420, compared to 301553.9233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 187187.9813 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 342135.8927 GMD (High: 342208.8927 / Low: 73.0000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0025 GMD (High: 74.0000 / Low: 72.9975).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 20657.2871 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 48454.3995) against the same month in 2025 (average: 71.8694), the exchange rate shifted by +48382.5301 (+67320.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.0000 | 72.9975 | 73.4836 |
| February | 74.0000 | 72.5000 | 73.2560 |
| March | 74.0000 | 72.5000 | 73.4113 |
| April | 342208.8927 | 73.0000 | 48454.3995 |
| May | 336855.7058 | 323855.5116 | 329089.1944 |
| June | 328541.3461 | 290392.0693 | 308431.9073 |
| July | 303875.6823 | 295393.2837 | 299756.8629 |
| August | 315477.7363 | 297572.9060 | 303350.9837 |