2018 XDR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

70.8448 GMD

YEARLY LOW

66.2209 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.1722 GMD

2018 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 70.8448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 66.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6238 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0320 to the December average rate of 68.8163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.8448 was up 4.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.8778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354,224 GMD

2017 Average 317,857 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 331,105 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,119.17 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

69.2621

66.5003

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 68.1615, compared to 68.1830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.1615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.1830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.0912 GMD (High: 70.8448 / Low: 67.7535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3284 GMD (High: 68.9882 / Low: 68.6598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0912

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2325 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 69.0320) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.8425), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1895 (+17.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 69.0320

2017 Avg (January) 58.8425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	70.8448	67.7535	69.0320
February	69.7470	68.1578	68.7686
March	69.3737	68.1378	68.7238
April	68.9236	67.7939	68.4733
May	67.6860	66.5316	67.2407
June	67.1682	66.2209	66.7304
July	67.5460	66.3445	67.0080
August	67.5322	67.0337	67.2936
September	69.1120	67.1976	68.0431
October	69.2391	68.6462	69.0208
November	69.2220	68.7428	68.9163
December	68.9882	68.6598	68.8163