YEARLY HIGH
1.1842 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.1469 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1714 GYD

2018 DJF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.1842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1587 to the December average rate of 1.1746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1842 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,921 GYD
2017 Average 5,800 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 5,735 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.33 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1776
1.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.1691, compared to 1.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0214 GYD (High: 1.1842 / Low: 1.1628). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 GYD (High: 1.1735 / Low: 1.1659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.1759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+1.58%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.1759
2017 Avg (May) 1.1576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1658 1.1469 1.1587
February 1.1705 1.1608 1.1666
March 1.1735 1.1659 1.1689
April 1.1818 1.1659 1.1712
May 1.1842 1.1628 1.1759
June 1.1780 1.1681 1.1732
July 1.1784 1.1582 1.1730
August 1.1808 1.1688 1.1735
September 1.1808 1.1704 1.1736
October 1.1768 1.1629 1.1734
November 1.1760 1.1655 1.1736
December 1.1801 1.1668 1.1746