YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0034 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 SHP

2018 GYD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0038 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0040, 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 19 SHP
2017 Average 19 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 17 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.32 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0038
0.0034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SHP 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0037 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) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 SHP (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SHP (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0038
2017 Avg (December) 0.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
April 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
July 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
August 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
October 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
November 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038