YEARLY HIGH
169.2605 GYD
YEARLY LOW
153.3978 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.7709 GYD

2018 CAD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 169.2605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 153.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8627 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.5757 to the December average rate of 155.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 169.2605 was down 1.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 172.6530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 846,302 GYD
2017 Average 799,728 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 766,989 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,313.47 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

167.6848
154.3752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 162.5779, compared to 158.9638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.5779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.9638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.0498 GYD (High: 169.2605 / Low: 161.2106). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5763 GYD (High: 159.6534 / Low: 157.0771).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0498
November Spread (Stable) ±2.5763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 4.6330 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 164.7354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 158.1809), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5545 (+4.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 164.7354
2017 Avg (February) 158.1809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.5643 163.7681 166.5757
February 169.2605 161.2106 164.7354
March 161.8746 157.8381 160.1024
April 164.6186 160.7419 162.5983
May 163.7561 160.6409 162.2806
June 162.0189 156.7634 159.1753
July 160.5050 157.3868 158.9860
August 162.0541 158.8209 160.1664
September 162.3485 158.6067 160.4352
October 163.2719 158.8471 160.3785
November 159.6534 157.0771 158.3326
December 158.4644 153.3978 155.4843