YEARLY HIGH
0.2395 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2249 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2309 GMD

2018 GYD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.2395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.2249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2318 to the December average rate of 0.2366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2395 was up 3.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2316, 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 1,198 GMD
2017 Average 1,105 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,125 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.02 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2383
0.2247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to GMD 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 0.2281, compared to 0.2336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0081 GMD (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2285). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GMD (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2249).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2369) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+4.39%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2369
2017 Avg (October) 0.2269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2351 0.2290 0.2318
February 0.2309 0.2274 0.2285
March 0.2298 0.2272 0.2286
April 0.2295 0.2255 0.2279
May 0.2279 0.2252 0.2258
June 0.2269 0.2249 0.2260
July 0.2318 0.2255 0.2285
August 0.2311 0.2285 0.2302
September 0.2365 0.2285 0.2322
October 0.2395 0.2353 0.2369
November 0.2392 0.2365 0.2372
December 0.2383 0.2356 0.2366