2018 GYD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6574 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.5962 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6187 JMD

2018 GYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.5962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0611 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5998 to the December average rate of 0.6114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6574 was up 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6325, 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 3,287 JMD

2017 Average 3,093 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,981 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6571

0.5946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to JMD 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 0.6076, compared to 0.6297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0320 JMD (High: 0.6455 / Low: 0.6135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 JMD (High: 0.6079 / Low: 0.5973).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6519) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+4.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6519

2017 Avg (September) 0.6248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6079	0.5973	0.5998
February	0.6141	0.5993	0.6068
March	0.6198	0.6066	0.6146
April	0.6111	0.5963	0.6023
May	0.6098	0.5962	0.6012
June	0.6328	0.6058	0.6211
July	0.6485	0.6186	0.6274
August	0.6573	0.6392	0.6490
September	0.6574	0.6457	0.6519
October	0.6455	0.6135	0.6328
November	0.6139	0.5981	0.6057
December	0.6168	0.6034	0.6114