YEARLY HIGH
6.9094 NGN
YEARLY LOW
6.4072 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5693 NGN

2026 GYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.9094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 6.4072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5023 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7888 to the December average rate of 6.5197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9094 was down 13.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.0304, 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 34,547 NGN
2025 Average 36,387 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 32,036 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,511.32 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.8184
6.4636
JanuMarcMayJuly

GYD to NGN 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 6.5783, compared to 6.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2834 NGN (High: 6.9094 / Low: 6.6260). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 NGN (High: 6.5757 / Low: 6.5562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2834
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2957 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.7888) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.4168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6279 (-8.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.7888
2025 Avg (January) 7.4168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9094 6.6260 6.7888
February 6.6558 6.4072 6.4932
March 6.6829 6.4697 6.5864
April 6.6079 6.4090 6.5090
May 6.5757 6.5562 6.5648
June 6.6033 6.4878 6.5276
July 6.6018 6.4955 6.5648
August 6.5420 6.5075 6.5197