YEARLY HIGH
0.3370 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3241 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3285 KGS

2018 GYD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3334 to the December average rate of 0.3286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3370 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3402, 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 1,685 KGS
2017 Average 1,658 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,621 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.49 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3342
0.3253
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 0.3297, compared to 0.3274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0076 KGS (High: 0.3370 / Low: 0.3294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KGS (High: 0.3304 / Low: 0.3277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3334
2017 Avg (January) 0.3343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3370 0.3294 0.3334
February 0.3329 0.3281 0.3299
March 0.3304 0.3277 0.3293
April 0.3315 0.3276 0.3301
May 0.3304 0.3260 0.3281
June 0.3290 0.3253 0.3271
July 0.3313 0.3254 0.3269
August 0.3274 0.3241 0.3261
September 0.3269 0.3241 0.3260
October 0.3309 0.3257 0.3280
November 0.3311 0.3282 0.3288
December 0.3307 0.3271 0.3286