YEARLY HIGH
0.5430 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.5045 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5187 ALL

2018 GYD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.5045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5287 to the December average rate of 0.5189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5430 was down 13.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,715 ALL
2017 Average 2,868 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 2,522 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.35 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5307
0.5066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to ALL 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 0.5169, compared to 0.5205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0257 ALL (High: 0.5430 / Low: 0.5172). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 ALL (High: 0.5292 / Low: 0.5208).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0897 (-14.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5287
2017 Avg (January) 0.6184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5430 0.5172 0.5287
February 0.5266 0.5119 0.5189
March 0.5207 0.5064 0.5140
April 0.5149 0.5045 0.5086
May 0.5241 0.5078 0.5141
June 0.5232 0.5063 0.5174
July 0.5268 0.5123 0.5165
August 0.5307 0.5146 0.5214
September 0.5237 0.5144 0.5196
October 0.5283 0.5172 0.5218
November 0.5292 0.5208 0.5248
December 0.5264 0.5134 0.5189