YEARLY HIGH
172.7457 IRR
YEARLY LOW
143.9203 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.3528 IRR

2017 GYD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 172.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 143.9203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8254 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.8796 to the December average rate of 170.3954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 172.7457 was up 16.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 148.4326, 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 863,729 IRR
2016 Average 732,074 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 719,601 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,127.12 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

172.1470
151.1280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to IRR 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 155.8064, compared to 162.8993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.8064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.8993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 13.6966 IRR (High: 157.6169 / Low: 143.9203). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6964 IRR (High: 157.3315 / Low: 155.6351).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.6966
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4121 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 170.3954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 145.9144), the exchange rate shifted by +24.4810 (+16.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 170.3954
2016 Avg (December) 145.9144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.6169 143.9203 152.8796
February 157.8181 155.2995 156.3211
March 157.6061 155.0585 156.2549
April 157.5424 155.4639 156.2647
May 158.2617 155.5012 156.7652
June 157.3315 155.6351 156.3530
July 159.0562 155.9733 157.3689
August 160.5080 156.4873 158.5045
September 162.4397 158.8374 160.2766
October 166.3482 161.0069 163.5828
November 169.6979 165.8271 167.2673
December 172.7457 166.9437 170.3954