YEARLY HIGH
28.2774 GYD
YEARLY LOW
26.8677 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6937 GYD

2018 GTQ to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 28.2774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 26.8677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4097 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1648 to the December average rate of 27.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.2774 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.7219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,387 GYD
2017 Average 141,062 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 134,339 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,048.61 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.2776
26.9230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 28.0266, compared to 27.3609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7697 GYD (High: 27.7959 / Low: 27.0263). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 GYD (High: 27.1870 / Low: 27.0319).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7697
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5404 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.1648) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.5926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5721 (+2.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.1648
2017 Avg (January) 27.5926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.2774 27.7866 28.1648
February 28.2120 28.0292 28.1398
March 28.1530 27.8804 27.9660
April 28.1661 27.8243 27.9436
May 28.1747 27.7451 28.0727
June 28.0458 27.7487 27.8727
July 28.0110 27.4332 27.8475
August 28.0210 27.6988 27.8404
September 27.7959 27.0263 27.3000
October 27.1899 26.8677 27.0359
November 27.1870 27.0319 27.1012
December 27.1594 26.8846 27.0406