YEARLY HIGH
7.9502 CDF
YEARLY LOW
7.5692 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7739 CDF

2018 GYD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 7.9502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.5692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3811 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7331 to the December average rate of 7.7743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.9502 was up 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.9484, 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 39,751 CDF
2017 Average 35,160 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 37,846 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,905.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.8342
7.7204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to CDF 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 7.7630, compared to 7.7849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3422 CDF (High: 7.9502 / Low: 7.6080). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0540 CDF (High: 7.7610 / Low: 7.7070).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3422
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0647 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 7.7625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.5044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2582 (+3.44%).

2018 Avg (July) 7.7625
2017 Avg (July) 7.5044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8598 7.5692 7.7331
February 7.8577 7.7082 7.7752
March 7.8415 7.7641 7.8132
April 7.8298 7.7211 7.7946
May 7.8097 7.7075 7.7299
June 7.7610 7.7070 7.7320
July 7.9502 7.6080 7.7625
August 7.8566 7.7024 7.7854
September 7.8732 7.7773 7.8247
October 7.9337 7.7002 7.7938
November 7.8709 7.6963 7.7687
December 7.8700 7.6647 7.7743