YEARLY HIGH
0.1360 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1311 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1328 ETB

2018 GYD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.1311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1326 to the December average rate of 0.1348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1360 was up 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1337, 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 680 ETB
2017 Average 578 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 656 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.52 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1352
0.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to ETB 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 0.1324, compared to 0.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 ETB (High: 0.1360 / Low: 0.1332). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.1324 / Low: 0.1316).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+1.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1348
2017 Avg (December) 0.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1339 0.1313 0.1326
February 0.1333 0.1320 0.1328
March 0.1335 0.1321 0.1329
April 0.1336 0.1317 0.1326
May 0.1329 0.1314 0.1317
June 0.1324 0.1316 0.1320
July 0.1334 0.1311 0.1321
August 0.1329 0.1314 0.1323
September 0.1339 0.1315 0.1327
October 0.1344 0.1322 0.1335
November 0.1346 0.1335 0.1340
December 0.1360 0.1332 0.1348