YEARLY HIGH
7.6273 GYD
YEARLY LOW
7.3522 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5291 GYD

2018 ETB to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 7.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.3522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2750 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5428 to the December average rate of 7.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.6273 was down 17.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.2619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,136 GYD
2017 Average 43,486 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 36,761 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.17 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6087
7.3986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 7.5517, compared to 7.5065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1564 GYD (High: 7.5086 / Low: 7.3522). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 GYD (High: 7.5961 / Low: 7.5531).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1564
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 7.5711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9195), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3483 (-15.12%).

2018 Avg (July) 7.5711
2017 Avg (July) 8.9195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6167 7.4708 7.5428
February 7.5741 7.5004 7.5326
March 7.5698 7.4907 7.5266
April 7.5941 7.4860 7.5391
May 7.6114 7.5245 7.5912
June 7.5961 7.5531 7.5780
July 7.6273 7.4936 7.5711
August 7.6090 7.5253 7.5591
September 7.6049 7.4697 7.5377
October 7.5664 7.4388 7.4928
November 7.4913 7.4274 7.4624
December 7.5086 7.3522 7.4161