YEARLY HIGH
7.3867 LBP
YEARLY LOW
7.1806 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2624 LBP

2018 GYD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 7.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 7.1806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2061 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3133 to the December average rate of 7.2169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3867 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3856, 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 36,933 LBP
2017 Average 36,377 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 35,903 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,030.40 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.3293
7.2067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to LBP 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 7.2874, compared to 7.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1690 LBP (High: 7.3495 / Low: 7.1806). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 LBP (High: 7.2657 / Low: 7.2160).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1690
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.3133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.3133
2017 Avg (January) 7.2691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3867 7.2776 7.3133
February 7.3375 7.2649 7.3086
March 7.3715 7.2915 7.3191
April 7.3606 7.2266 7.2990
May 7.3786 7.2121 7.2445
June 7.2657 7.2160 7.2399
July 7.3495 7.1806 7.2425
August 7.2926 7.2020 7.2416
September 7.2652 7.2069 7.2424
October 7.3085 7.2122 7.2405
November 7.2965 7.2194 7.2403
December 7.2686 7.1912 7.2169