YEARLY HIGH
0.7730 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5854 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6908 LRD

2018 GYD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.7730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1876 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6127 to the December average rate of 0.7537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7730 was up 26.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6113, 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 3,865 LRD
2017 Average 2,519 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,927 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 937.77 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7696
0.5951
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 0.6352, compared to 0.7463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0588 LRD (High: 0.7184 / Low: 0.6596). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 LRD (High: 0.6359 / Low: 0.6277).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.7437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2961 (+66.16%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.7437
2017 Avg (July) 0.4476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6235 0.5941 0.6127
February 0.6318 0.5854 0.6096
March 0.6359 0.6277 0.6333
April 0.6392 0.6281 0.6328
May 0.6625 0.6259 0.6409
June 0.7184 0.6596 0.6821
July 0.7730 0.7184 0.7437
August 0.7426 0.7235 0.7345
September 0.7652 0.7337 0.7408
October 0.7575 0.7433 0.7499
November 0.7621 0.7494 0.7551
December 0.7610 0.7506 0.7537