YEARLY HIGH
1.7334 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.9978 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7059 MRO

2018 GYD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.7334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.9978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7355 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7139 to the December average rate of 1.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7334 was down 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7710, 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 8,667 MRO
2017 Average 8,677 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 4,989 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,677.70 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7240
1.6571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to MRO 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 1.7118, compared to 1.7000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7261 MRO (High: 1.7239 / Low: 0.9978). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 MRO (High: 1.7221 / Low: 1.7105).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7261
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.7058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0388 (-2.22%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.7058
2017 Avg (July) 1.7445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7251 1.7040 1.7139
February 1.7221 1.7105 1.7156
March 1.7244 1.7127 1.7184
April 1.7271 1.7034 1.7160
May 1.7205 1.6984 1.7030
June 1.7098 1.6978 1.7036
July 1.7334 1.6944 1.7058
August 1.7172 1.6933 1.7069
September 1.7154 1.6981 1.7089
October 1.7239 0.9978 1.6627
November 1.7206 1.7055 1.7088
December 1.7185 1.6996 1.7073