2018 GYD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.5195 SLL

YEARLY LOW

30.0513 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.0292 SLL

2018 GYD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 40.5195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 30.0513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4682 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0185 to the December average rate of 40.1230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.5195 was up 8.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.2725, 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 202,597 SLL

2017 Average 180,227 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 150,256 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,341.04 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.1187

29.6690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SLL 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 36.4008, compared to 37.6576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 9.1528 SLL (High: 40.3160 / Low: 31.1632). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3504 SLL (High: 40.2581 / Low: 39.9078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.1528

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 40.1645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.8266), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3379 (+9.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 40.1645

2017 Avg (October) 36.8266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3374	36.8137	37.0185
February	37.3668	36.8746	37.0421
March	37.3883	36.8828	37.0878
April	37.4975	36.9448	37.1404
May	37.7569	36.7156	37.2610
June	37.6253	30.1245	32.8549
July	31.6504	30.0513	30.6232
August	40.3160	31.1632	34.7346
September	40.2581	39.9078	40.1419
October	40.5195	40.0521	40.1645
November	40.4363	40.0823	40.1583
December	40.3862	39.9419	40.1230