YEARLY HIGH
0.3402 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2688 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3316 KGS

2017 GYD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.3402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0714 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3343 to the December average rate of 0.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3402 was down 7.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3691, 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 1,701 KGS
2016 Average 1,698 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,344 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.98 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3374
0.3266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to KGS 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 0.3311, compared to 0.3321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0685 KGS (High: 0.3373 / Low: 0.2688). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.3324 / Low: 0.3289).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.51%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3338
2016 Avg (November) 0.3355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3383 0.3311 0.3343
February 0.3385 0.3310 0.3341
March 0.3367 0.3279 0.3329
April 0.3322 0.3234 0.3276
May 0.3310 0.3236 0.3275
June 0.3329 0.3268 0.3299
July 0.3380 0.3295 0.3338
August 0.3373 0.2688 0.3283
September 0.3328 0.3274 0.3298
October 0.3324 0.3289 0.3302
November 0.3402 0.3302 0.3338
December 0.3396 0.3342 0.3365