YEARLY HIGH
210.2347 GYD
YEARLY LOW
205.2628 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.3097 GYD

2018 BMD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 210.2347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 205.2628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9719 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.0631 to the December average rate of 209.1078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 210.2347 was up 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 209.5130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,051,174 GYD
2017 Average 1,036,929 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,026,314 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,859.48 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

209.3212
206.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 207.6853, compared to 208.9341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.6853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.9341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 4.0392 GYD (High: 209.8092 / Low: 205.7700). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0333 GYD (High: 207.5720 / Low: 206.5387).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.0392
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 208.9309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 207.2761), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6548 (+0.80%).

2018 Avg (August) 208.9309
2017 Avg (August) 207.2761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.1826 205.2628 207.0631
February 207.5720 206.5387 207.1587
March 207.7934 206.4450 206.9737
April 209.0586 206.1206 207.1760
May 209.4930 206.9225 208.8976
June 209.6800 207.9842 208.8429
July 209.8092 205.7700 208.7398
August 210.2347 208.1059 208.9309
September 210.2347 208.4051 209.0095
October 209.4770 207.0609 208.8923
November 209.3193 207.4866 208.9241
December 210.0549 207.7440 209.1078