YEARLY HIGH
71.0847 GMD
YEARLY LOW
68.4410 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.3243 GMD

2019 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 71.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 68.4410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6437 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.1539 to the December average rate of 70.7883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 71.0847 was up 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 70.8448, 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 355,423 GMD
2018 Average 340,844 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 342,205 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,218.56 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

70.9827
68.6496
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 69.0700, compared to 69.5787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.0700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.5787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.8365 GMD (High: 70.6414 / Low: 68.8049). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3594 GMD (High: 69.3232 / Low: 68.9638).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8365
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1932 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 70.7883) against the same month in 2018 (average: 68.8163), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9720 (+2.87%).

2019 Avg (December) 70.7883
2018 Avg (December) 68.8163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.3454 68.8300 69.1539
February 69.3232 68.9638 69.1376
March 69.4253 68.9358 69.2239
April 69.2461 68.8549 69.0307
May 69.1847 68.7037 68.9244
June 69.3039 68.4574 68.9492
July 69.0915 68.7056 68.8850
August 69.2286 68.5091 68.8440
September 69.3107 68.4410 68.9415
October 70.6414 68.8049 69.6240
November 70.6640 69.8870 70.3895
December 71.0847 70.2691 70.7883