YEARLY HIGH
74.0012 IDR
YEARLY LOW
64.1213 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.9904 IDR

2018 GYD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 74.0012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 64.1213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8799 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.7682 to the December average rate of 69.4276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.0012 was up 11.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.1499, 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 370,006 IDR
2017 Average 322,573 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 320,607 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,399.40 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.5074
63.9737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to IDR 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 66.2665, compared to 69.7143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.2665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2966 IDR (High: 74.0012 / Low: 69.7046). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6130 IDR (High: 66.6847 / Low: 66.0718).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2966
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.4986 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 72.7130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.1659), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5470 (+11.58%).

2018 Avg (October) 72.7130
2017 Avg (October) 65.1659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.6889 64.1213 64.7682
February 66.3218 64.6331 65.5654
March 66.6847 66.0718 66.4847
April 66.9486 66.3038 66.6218
May 68.5340 66.4664 67.1961
June 68.1372 66.1143 66.9630
July 69.4255 67.9834 68.3925
August 68.9018 68.1111 68.6063
September 69.2062 68.3808 68.9321
October 74.0012 69.7046 72.7130
November 72.3842 68.5284 70.2143
December 70.0429 68.0294 69.4276