2018 XCD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 18.4455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 17.4280.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0176 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7608 to the December average rate of 18.3037, 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 18.4455 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD 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 17.5287, compared to 18.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5309 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4773 GMD (High: 18.2402 / Low: 17.7629). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 GMD (High: 17.4631 / Low: 17.4428).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2444 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 18.3336) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7980 (+4.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0126 | 17.6130 | 17.7608 |
| February | 17.7314 | 17.4465 | 17.5164 |
| March | 17.6500 | 17.4650 | 17.5059 |
| April | 17.5353 | 17.4280 | 17.4740 |
| May | 17.4631 | 17.4428 | 17.4528 |
| June | 17.4927 | 17.4409 | 17.4624 |
| July | 17.7906 | 17.4530 | 17.6509 |
| August | 17.8332 | 17.7610 | 17.7998 |
| September | 18.2402 | 17.7629 | 17.9607 |
| October | 18.3641 | 18.2171 | 18.3094 |
| November | 18.4455 | 18.2975 | 18.3336 |
| December | 18.3530 | 18.2430 | 18.3037 |