YEARLY HIGH
4.3846 KPW
YEARLY LOW
4.2809 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3206 KPW

2018 GYD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.3846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 4.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3466 to the December average rate of 4.3040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3846 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3929, 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 21,923 KPW
2017 Average 21,699 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 21,405 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.47 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3528
4.2996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to KPW 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 4.3336, compared to 4.3076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0842 KPW (High: 4.3738 / Low: 4.2896). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 KPW (High: 4.3575 / Low: 4.3358).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0842
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.3466) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.3466
2017 Avg (January) 4.3391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3846 4.3231 4.3466
February 4.3575 4.3358 4.3445
March 4.3595 4.3312 4.3484
April 4.3664 4.3050 4.3442
May 4.3495 4.2961 4.3084
June 4.3273 4.2923 4.3095
July 4.3738 4.2896 4.3116
August 4.3247 4.2809 4.3077
September 4.3185 4.2809 4.3060
October 4.3465 4.2964 4.3085
November 4.3376 4.2997 4.3078
December 4.3323 4.2846 4.3040