YEARLY HIGH
168.4637 GYD
YEARLY LOW
146.4366 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.7255 GYD

2018 AUD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 168.4637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 146.4366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0271 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.7234 to the December average rate of 149.7182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.4637 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 168.1418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 842,318 GYD
2017 Average 795,221 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 732,183 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,135.62 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

166.3621
146.6971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to GYD 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 160.1811, compared to 151.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.1811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 7.9016 GYD (High: 154.8960 / Low: 146.9944). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4782 GYD (High: 158.6280 / Low: 155.1498).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.9016
May Spread (Stable) ±3.4782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.6396 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 164.7234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 154.6758), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0476 (+6.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 164.7234
2017 Avg (January) 154.6758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.4637 161.0351 164.7234
February 166.8303 160.6393 162.9870
March 163.1554 158.5703 160.5378
April 161.2321 156.8226 159.1008
May 158.6280 155.1498 157.2641
June 160.2139 153.6500 156.4737
July 156.3240 152.2686 154.5908
August 155.8949 151.0375 153.0794
September 152.4846 148.4127 150.4398
October 151.2139 146.4366 148.3359
November 153.4126 149.7501 151.4555
December 154.8960 146.9944 149.7182