YEARLY HIGH
0.5384 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.4960 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5180 VUV

2018 GYD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.5384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.4960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5083 to the December average rate of 0.5301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5384 was down 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5428, 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 2,692 VUV
2017 Average 2,578 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 2,480 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.00 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5340
0.5042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to VUV 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 0.5110, compared to 0.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0216 VUV (High: 0.5177 / Low: 0.4960). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 VUV (High: 0.5206 / Low: 0.5161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5315
2017 Avg (October) 0.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5177 0.4960 0.5083
February 0.5155 0.4965 0.5066
March 0.5151 0.5054 0.5094
April 0.5146 0.5060 0.5110
May 0.5221 0.5119 0.5155
June 0.5224 0.5091 0.5149
July 0.5273 0.5151 0.5200
August 0.5214 0.5161 0.5193
September 0.5206 0.5161 0.5191
October 0.5384 0.5186 0.5315
November 0.5337 0.5266 0.5302
December 0.5329 0.5234 0.5301