2018 BAM to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.3950 GYD

YEARLY LOW

120.2370 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.9288 GYD

2018 BAM to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 132.3950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 120.2370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1580 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0485 to the December average rate of 121.6883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.3950 was up 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.3995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 661,975 GYD

2017 Average 599,066 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 601,185 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,790.02 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.7512

120.7735

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BAM 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 128.6012, compared to 123.2564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.2564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.5392 GYD (High: 131.9482 / Low: 125.4090). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6098 GYD (High: 130.8448 / Low: 129.2350).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5392

April Spread (Stable) ±1.6098

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.8031 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 130.8364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.8531), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9833 (+15.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 130.8364

2017 Avg (February) 112.8531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.9482	125.4090	129.0485
February	132.3950	129.1652	130.8364
March	131.4825	129.3948	130.4873
April	130.8448	129.2350	130.1825
May	129.2140	123.5799	126.3794
June	126.4731	123.2387	124.6731
July	128.6015	123.9054	125.0192
August	125.5087	120.8483	123.3973
September	127.9384	123.3674	124.9340
October	125.6300	121.1525	122.7325
November	125.4926	120.2370	121.7670
December	122.6138	120.6064	121.6883