2018 FKP to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 296.6888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 260.7733.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9155 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.1626 to the December average rate of 264.9137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 296.6888 was up 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 282.7769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP 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 285.8162, compared to 270.4676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.3486 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.1886 GYD (High: 295.5397 / Low: 277.3511). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9057 GYD (High: 280.5627 / Low: 273.6571).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.0213 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 291.2942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 262.4835), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8107 (+10.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 295.5397 | 277.3511 | 286.1626 |
| February | 296.0267 | 284.6153 | 289.3933 |
| March | 294.0610 | 284.7863 | 289.1443 |
| April | 296.6888 | 286.1160 | 291.2942 |
| May | 285.0979 | 276.6347 | 281.2729 |
| June | 280.5627 | 273.6571 | 277.6301 |
| July | 277.7134 | 269.6420 | 275.0237 |
| August | 274.2479 | 265.0996 | 268.8719 |
| September | 277.3259 | 269.1463 | 272.5543 |
| October | 276.8632 | 265.2461 | 271.9252 |
| November | 274.2514 | 266.3089 | 269.5169 |
| December | 267.8725 | 260.7733 | 264.9137 |