YEARLY HIGH
30.5005 GYD
YEARLY LOW
29.4591 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1472 GYD

2018 BOB to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 30.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 29.4591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0415 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9579 to the December average rate of 30.2555, 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 30.5005 was up 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.1912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,503 GYD
2017 Average 149,469 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 147,295 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,207.28 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.2878
29.9175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 30.0514, compared to 30.2430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.7131 GYD (High: 30.4912 / Low: 29.7780). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1508 GYD (High: 30.0393 / Low: 29.8886).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1508

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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 30.2570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.8777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3792 (+1.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 30.2570
2017 Avg (November) 29.8777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.0898 29.4591 29.9579
February 30.0393 29.8886 29.9755
March 30.0631 29.8762 29.9484
April 30.2306 29.8675 29.9860
May 30.2811 29.9336 30.2265
June 30.3030 30.0985 30.2142
July 30.4912 29.7780 30.2369
August 30.4205 30.1249 30.2501
September 30.4205 30.1292 30.2246
October 30.2902 29.9525 30.2339
November 30.5005 30.1326 30.2570
December 30.3883 30.0649 30.2555