YEARLY HIGH
0.2292 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1117 SDG

2018 GYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1954 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 572.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2292 was up 573.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0340, 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 1,146 SDG
2017 Average 160 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 169 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 977.24 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2475
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SDG 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 0.0770, compared to 0.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1423 SDG (High: 0.2283 / Low: 0.0860). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SDG (High: 0.0342 / Low: 0.0337).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1423
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1951 (+599.73%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2276
2017 Avg (December) 0.0325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0337 0.0339
February 0.0876 0.0339 0.0806
March 0.0879 0.0868 0.0874
April 0.0879 0.0867 0.0874
May 0.0871 0.0860 0.0865
June 0.0868 0.0860 0.0863
July 0.0878 0.0858 0.0863
August 0.0867 0.0857 0.0863
September 0.0866 0.0858 0.0862
October 0.2283 0.0860 0.1640
November 0.2288 0.2276 0.2281
December 0.2292 0.2270 0.2276