YEARLY HIGH
44.2612 GNF
YEARLY LOW
42.8538 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.4465 GNF

2018 GYD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 44.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 42.8538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4074 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5045 to the December average rate of 43.7813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.2612 was down 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.7703, 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 221,306 GNF
2017 Average 219,973 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 214,269 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,037.04 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.8433
43.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to GNF 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 43.4100, compared to 43.4830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.9279 GNF (High: 43.9534 / Low: 43.0255). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2554 GNF (High: 43.6234 / Low: 43.3680).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9279
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.3774 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 43.7813) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.5916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1897 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 43.7813
2017 Avg (December) 43.5916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.8802 43.2406 43.5045
February 43.6172 43.3344 43.4808
March 43.6234 43.3680 43.5220
April 43.6897 43.1331 43.5387
May 43.5187 43.0086 43.1613
June 43.4454 43.1133 43.2526
July 43.9534 43.0255 43.3544
August 43.5688 42.8538 43.3044
September 43.7969 43.0451 43.3765
October 43.8407 43.2507 43.4771
November 43.8972 43.4044 43.6041
December 44.2612 43.3592 43.7813