YEARLY HIGH
1199.9936 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0480 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
607.3879 VEF

2018 GYD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1199.9936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1199.9456 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0488 to the December average rate of 1188.3282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2435073.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1199.9936 was up 2260745.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0531, 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 5,999,968 VEF
2017 Average 244 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 240 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,999,727.80 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1308.4248
-118.8945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to VEF 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 204.3471, compared to 1010.4288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 806.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.3471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1010.4288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 684.3577 VEF (High: 1193.9679 / Low: 509.6102). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 VEF (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0480).

August Spread (Volatile) ±684.3577
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0718 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1189.4815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +1189.4328 (+2441076.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 1189.4815
2017 Avg (October) 0.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0505 0.0480 0.0488
February 139.9556 0.0481 78.9321
March 194.8423 139.4229 175.7626
April 322.4823 193.8701 241.4607
May 382.3991 328.8892 347.2675
June 384.1638 381.0568 382.6107
July 517.4872 380.8222 436.2331
August 1193.9679 509.6102 870.3191
September 1192.2535 1181.8777 1188.8106
October 1199.9936 1186.1526 1189.4815
November 1197.9943 1187.1227 1189.4000
December 1196.1244 1182.9652 1188.3282