YEARLY HIGH
17.5728 MGA
YEARLY LOW
14.8542 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0415 MGA

2018 GYD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 17.5728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 14.8542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7187 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6604 to the December average rate of 16.9832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.5728 was up 7.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.3601, 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 87,864 MGA
2017 Average 75,296 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 74,271 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,593.33 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.4205
15.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to MGA 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 15.5672, compared to 16.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8937 MGA (High: 17.5308 / Low: 16.6371). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3020 MGA (High: 15.9497 / Low: 15.6477).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8937
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3627 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.2206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3244), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8963 (+12.37%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.2206
2017 Avg (November) 15.3244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9491 15.4417 15.6604
February 15.5621 15.1009 15.2976
March 15.5293 14.8542 15.2217
April 15.7432 15.4225 15.5242
May 15.9269 15.4074 15.5996
June 16.3667 15.8481 16.0996
July 16.2294 15.7054 16.0176
August 15.9497 15.6477 15.8321
September 16.4791 15.8706 16.2779
October 16.9539 16.4276 16.7629
November 17.5728 16.8656 17.2206
December 17.5308 16.6371 16.9832