YEARLY HIGH
0.3590 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.3057 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3283 INR

2018 GYD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.3590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.3057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3074 to the December average rate of 0.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3590 was up 8.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3315, 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 1,795 INR
2017 Average 1,570 INR
Yearly Trough Low 1,529 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.20 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3570
0.3029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to INR 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 0.3163, compared to 0.3403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0174 INR (High: 0.3508 / Low: 0.3334). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 INR (High: 0.3158 / Low: 0.3131).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+12.40%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3525
2017 Avg (October) 0.3136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3107 0.3057 0.3074
February 0.3154 0.3079 0.3111
March 0.3158 0.3131 0.3142
April 0.3227 0.3133 0.3170
May 0.3302 0.3189 0.3233
June 0.3293 0.3192 0.3246
July 0.3335 0.3264 0.3290
August 0.3386 0.3268 0.3329
September 0.3486 0.3377 0.3451
October 0.3590 0.3497 0.3525
November 0.3508 0.3334 0.3439
December 0.3472 0.3316 0.3383