YEARLY HIGH
0.1496 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1446 TWD

2018 GYD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1421 to the December average rate of 0.1472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1496 was down 4.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1566, 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 748 TWD
2017 Average 734 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 699 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.01 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1486
0.1404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to TWD 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 0.1422, compared to 0.1471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0045 TWD (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1416). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 TWD (High: 0.1475 / Low: 0.1458).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.37%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1479
2017 Avg (October) 0.1459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1443 0.1400 0.1421
February 0.1420 0.1398 0.1412
March 0.1418 0.1398 0.1410
April 0.1432 0.1398 0.1418
May 0.1446 0.1418 0.1429
June 0.1461 0.1416 0.1440
July 0.1486 0.1449 0.1463
August 0.1478 0.1453 0.1469
September 0.1475 0.1458 0.1469
October 0.1496 0.1460 0.1479
November 0.1484 0.1464 0.1473
December 0.1481 0.1460 0.1472