YEARLY HIGH
0.6113 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.4321 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5036 LRD

2017 GYD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.4321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1792 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4515 to the December average rate of 0.6066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6113 was up 32.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4606, 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 3,057 LRD
2016 Average 2,169 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,161 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.88 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6225
0.4317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to LRD 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 0.4533, compared to 0.5539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1240 LRD (High: 0.5584 / Low: 0.4343). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 LRD (High: 0.4582 / Low: 0.4507).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1240
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1605 (+35.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6066
2016 Avg (December) 0.4461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4597 0.4390 0.4515
February 0.4582 0.4507 0.4546
March 0.4607 0.4492 0.4528
April 0.4587 0.4504 0.4537
May 0.4607 0.4473 0.4547
June 0.4570 0.4474 0.4524
July 0.4579 0.4321 0.4476
August 0.5584 0.4343 0.5421
September 0.5708 0.5508 0.5624
October 0.5744 0.5646 0.5705
November 0.6098 0.5733 0.5939
December 0.6113 0.6019 0.6066