YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0640 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0654 SCR

2018 GYD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0685 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0682, 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 343 SCR
2017 Average 327 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 320 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.98 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0675
0.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SCR 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 0.0655, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 0.0685 / Low: 0.0647). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0653 / Low: 0.0647).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0653) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0653
2017 Avg (September) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0660 0.0672
February 0.0675 0.0640 0.0657
March 0.0680 0.0649 0.0659
April 0.0665 0.0643 0.0650
May 0.0673 0.0642 0.0646
June 0.0650 0.0641 0.0647
July 0.0660 0.0645 0.0649
August 0.0653 0.0647 0.0650
September 0.0685 0.0647 0.0653
October 0.0664 0.0650 0.0653
November 0.0659 0.0652 0.0653
December 0.0667 0.0649 0.0654