YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 SGD

2018 GYD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0067 was down 4.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0070, 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 33 SGD
2017 Average 33 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 31 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.95 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0066
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SGD 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.77%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0066
2017 Avg (October) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
February 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
April 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
May 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
June 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
July 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
August 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
September 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
November 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
December 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066