YEARLY HIGH
0.1190 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1144 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1172 GYD

2018 BIF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.1190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1174 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1190 was down 4.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 595 GYD
2017 Average 602 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 572 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.03 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1181
0.1155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0034 GYD (High: 0.1190 / Low: 0.1156). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GYD (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1161).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-1.89%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1179
2017 Avg (July) 0.1201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1184 0.1161 0.1174
February 0.1181 0.1165 0.1174
March 0.1177 0.1161 0.1172
April 0.1181 0.1158 0.1169
May 0.1190 0.1156 0.1179
June 0.1186 0.1168 0.1178
July 0.1190 0.1160 0.1179
August 0.1187 0.1168 0.1177
September 0.1187 0.1167 0.1177
October 0.1179 0.1152 0.1166
November 0.1173 0.1150 0.1161
December 0.1174 0.1144 0.1157