YEARLY HIGH
212.6774 IRR
YEARLY LOW
171.9945 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.2142 IRR

2018 GYD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 212.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 171.9945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6829 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.0696 to the December average rate of 202.0755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.6774 was up 23.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 172.7457, 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 1,063,387 IRR
2017 Average 796,851 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 859,973 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,414.33 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

210.6909
170.7404
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 185.3849, compared to 205.0434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.6586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.3849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.0434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 24.6546 IRR (High: 203.4340 / Low: 178.7794). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8514 IRR (High: 204.8451 / Low: 202.9937).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.6546
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.9776 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 207.3360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 157.3689), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9671 (+31.75%).

2018 Avg (July) 207.3360
2017 Avg (July) 157.3689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.9412 171.9945 174.0696
February 180.1976 178.0486 178.9168
March 181.9367 179.5863 181.1700
April 182.6189 179.1509 181.0611
May 203.4340 178.7794 194.2567
June 204.2176 201.1462 202.8349
July 212.6774 204.0484 207.3360
August 210.1443 205.3100 207.3617
September 207.2053 205.3100 206.5314
October 206.3186 202.8703 203.5539
November 204.8451 202.9937 203.4022
December 204.5567 200.9924 202.0755