YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 BBD

2018 GYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0097 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0097 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0098, 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 49 BBD
2017 Average 48 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 48 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.15 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0097
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to BBD 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0097) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0097
2017 Avg (January) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
February 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
March 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
April 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
May 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
November 0.0096 0.0096 0.0096
December 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096