YEARLY HIGH
18.4455 GMD
YEARLY LOW
17.4280 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7942 GMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,228 GMD
2017 Average 84,769 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 87,140 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,087.79 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.4217
17.3647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4773
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 0.2444 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 18.3336
2017 Avg (November) 17.5355

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