YEARLY HIGH
28.7783 PYG
YEARLY LOW
26.3264 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5186 PYG

2018 GYD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 28.7783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 26.3264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4520 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2679 to the December average rate of 28.3406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.7783 was up 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.8599, 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 143,892 PYG
2017 Average 135,814 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 131,632 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,259.78 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.6658
26.4826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to PYG 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 26.9954, compared to 28.0419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8605 PYG (High: 27.4299 / Low: 26.5694). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3118 PYG (High: 26.9012 / Low: 26.5894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8605
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3609 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 28.4838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.3543), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1295 (+4.13%).

2018 Avg (October) 28.4838
2017 Avg (October) 27.3543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7014 26.9849 27.2679
February 27.3278 26.8879 27.0255
March 26.9622 26.3264 26.6645
April 26.9012 26.5894 26.7602
May 27.4299 26.5694 26.9810
June 27.4218 27.0106 27.2733
July 27.9380 27.2311 27.3900
August 27.9039 27.3159 27.6055
September 28.3082 27.8266 28.0066
October 28.7783 28.1661 28.4838
November 28.7063 28.2153 28.4247
December 28.6077 28.1814 28.3406