YEARLY HIGH
2.5092 SYP
YEARLY LOW
2.4495 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4724 SYP

2018 GYD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.5092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 2.4495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4874 to the December average rate of 2.4629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5092 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5142, 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 12,546 SYP
2017 Average 8,028 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 12,248 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.49 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4907
2.4604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SYP 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 2.4798, compared to 2.4650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0484 SYP (High: 2.5029 / Low: 2.4545). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 SYP (High: 2.4934 / Low: 2.4804).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.4874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0318), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4556 (+141.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.4874
2017 Avg (January) 1.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5092 2.4741 2.4874
February 2.4934 2.4804 2.4860
March 2.4946 2.4784 2.4882
April 2.4985 2.4634 2.4858
May 2.4890 2.4583 2.4654
June 2.4761 2.4560 2.4661
July 2.5029 2.4545 2.4674
August 2.4747 2.4495 2.4651
September 2.4728 2.4495 2.4642
October 2.4872 2.4586 2.4656
November 2.4825 2.4600 2.4650
December 2.4790 2.4502 2.4629