YEARLY HIGH
0.0725 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0557 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 NAD

2018 GYD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0725 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0695, 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 362 NAD
2017 Average 321 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 278 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.87 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0712
0.0558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to NAD 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 0.0678 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) 0.0678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 NAD (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 NAD (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0699) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+10.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0699
2017 Avg (September) 0.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0607 0.0570 0.0589
February 0.0588 0.0557 0.0571
March 0.0583 0.0562 0.0573
April 0.0600 0.0570 0.0584
May 0.0612 0.0587 0.0599
June 0.0662 0.0601 0.0634
July 0.0663 0.0628 0.0645
August 0.0697 0.0632 0.0671
September 0.0725 0.0674 0.0699
October 0.0718 0.0676 0.0695
November 0.0692 0.0655 0.0675
December 0.0698 0.0654 0.0681