YEARLY HIGH
0.1981 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0888 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1346 ARS

2018 GYD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1093 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0918 to the December average rate of 0.1808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1981 was up 113.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0927, 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 990 ARS
2017 Average 399 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 444 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.46 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1938
0.0825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to ARS 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 0.1039, compared to 0.1653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0544 ARS (High: 0.1846 / Low: 0.1301). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ARS (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0970).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1016 (+122.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1845
2017 Avg (September) 0.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0951 0.0888 0.0918
February 0.0977 0.0933 0.0957
March 0.0983 0.0970 0.0977
April 0.0990 0.0972 0.0977
May 0.1198 0.0989 0.1127
June 0.1384 0.1190 0.1276
July 0.1387 0.1300 0.1323
August 0.1846 0.1301 0.1429
September 0.1981 0.1752 0.1845
October 0.1887 0.1713 0.1772
November 0.1868 0.1692 0.1740
December 0.1835 0.1747 0.1808