YEARLY HIGH
2.8816 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2.7538 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7922 SOS

2017 GYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.8816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.7538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7858 to the December average rate of 2.8035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8816 was down 4.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0285, 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 14,408 SOS
2016 Average 14,413 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 13,769 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 638.91 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8053
2.7834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SOS 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 2.7901, compared to 2.7942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1164 SOS (High: 2.8810 / Low: 2.7646). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 SOS (High: 2.8069 / Low: 2.7764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.8035) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+0.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.8035
2016 Avg (December) 2.7797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8088 2.7538 2.7858
February 2.8370 2.7653 2.7933
March 2.8069 2.7764 2.7852
April 2.8212 2.7787 2.7916
May 2.8637 2.7726 2.7953
June 2.8289 2.7652 2.7896
July 2.8224 2.7692 2.7892
August 2.8396 2.7565 2.7914
September 2.8554 2.7678 2.7951
October 2.8227 2.7814 2.7934
November 2.8810 2.7646 2.7927
December 2.8816 2.7725 2.8035