2018 GYD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8413 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.7351 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7789 SOS

2018 GYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.8413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 2.7351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1062 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8001 to the December average rate of 2.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8413 was down 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8816, 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 14,207 SOS

2017 Average 13,961 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 13,676 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8116

2.7555

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 2.7870, compared to 2.7708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0670 SOS (High: 2.8223 / Low: 2.7553). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 SOS (High: 2.7795 / Low: 2.7651).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.8001) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.8001

2017 Avg (January) 2.7858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8413	2.7798	2.8001
February	2.8179	2.7910	2.8038
March	2.8283	2.7837	2.8069
April	2.8223	2.7553	2.7882
May	2.7808	2.7351	2.7601
June	2.7806	2.7384	2.7625
July	2.8187	2.7565	2.7702
August	2.7800	2.7529	2.7677
September	2.7743	2.7529	2.7669
October	2.7985	2.7648	2.7735
November	2.7795	2.7651	2.7727
December	2.7919	2.7582	2.7734