YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0328 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 BOB

2018 GYD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0334 to the December average rate of 0.0331, 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 0.0339 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0339, 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 170 BOB
2017 Average 167 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 164 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0334
0.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to BOB 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 0.0333, compared to 0.0331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0328). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0333).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0334
2017 Avg (January) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0339 0.0332 0.0334
February 0.0335 0.0333 0.0334
March 0.0335 0.0333 0.0334
April 0.0335 0.0331 0.0333
May 0.0334 0.0330 0.0331
June 0.0332 0.0330 0.0331
July 0.0336 0.0328 0.0331
August 0.0332 0.0329 0.0331
September 0.0332 0.0329 0.0331
October 0.0334 0.0330 0.0331
November 0.0332 0.0328 0.0331
December 0.0333 0.0329 0.0331