YEARLY HIGH
296.6888 GYD
YEARLY LOW
260.7733 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.1419 GYD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,483,444 GYD
2017 Average 1,336,463 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,303,867 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,577.27 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

293.9322
262.2757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.8162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.4676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.1886
June Spread (Stable) ±6.9057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (April) 291.2942
2017 Avg (April) 262.4835

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