YEARLY HIGH
0.0747 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0558 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 LSL

2018 GYD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0747 was up 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0697, 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 373 LSL
2017 Average 321 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 279 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.69 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0719
0.0558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to LSL 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0073 LSL (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0674). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LSL (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0562).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0706
2017 Avg (September) 0.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0603 0.0570 0.0589
February 0.0588 0.0558 0.0571
March 0.0581 0.0562 0.0573
April 0.0600 0.0570 0.0584
May 0.0609 0.0587 0.0600
June 0.0660 0.0601 0.0635
July 0.0663 0.0628 0.0642
August 0.0695 0.0632 0.0665
September 0.0747 0.0674 0.0706
October 0.0719 0.0676 0.0696
November 0.0692 0.0655 0.0674
December 0.0697 0.0653 0.0682