2018 BMD to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |