YEARLY HIGH
0.3591 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.3054 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3281 BTN

2018 GYD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.3591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.3054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3073 to the December average rate of 0.3379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3591 was up 8.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3318, 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 1,796 BTN
2017 Average 1,569 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,527 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.62 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3568
0.3028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to BTN 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 0.3161, compared to 0.3401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0186 BTN (High: 0.3516 / Low: 0.3330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BTN (High: 0.3158 / Low: 0.3129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+12.28%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3523
2017 Avg (October) 0.3138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3097 0.3054 0.3073
February 0.3150 0.3068 0.3108
March 0.3158 0.3129 0.3142
April 0.3224 0.3137 0.3170
May 0.3288 0.3176 0.3231
June 0.3284 0.3208 0.3245
July 0.3339 0.3270 0.3290
August 0.3377 0.3269 0.3329
September 0.3482 0.3375 0.3448
October 0.3591 0.3483 0.3523
November 0.3516 0.3330 0.3439
December 0.3443 0.3330 0.3379