YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 BRL

2018 GYD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0201 was up 24.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0162, 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 101 BRL
2017 Average 77 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 76 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.00 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0200
0.0151
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GYD to BRL 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 BRL (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0184).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+30.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0196
2017 Avg (September) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0151 0.0155
February 0.0159 0.0153 0.0157
March 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
April 0.0168 0.0159 0.0164
May 0.0179 0.0167 0.0174
June 0.0187 0.0177 0.0181
July 0.0188 0.0177 0.0183
August 0.0198 0.0177 0.0188
September 0.0201 0.0192 0.0196
October 0.0192 0.0174 0.0180
November 0.0188 0.0177 0.0181
December 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186