YEARLY HIGH
0.0746 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0634 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0692 ZAR

2019 GYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0746 was up 1.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0738, 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 373 ZAR
2018 Average 318 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 317 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0735
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to ZAR 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 0.0679, compared to 0.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 ZAR (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0634). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ZAR (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0728) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+8.23%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0728
2018 Avg (August) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0697 0.0634 0.0662
February 0.0676 0.0638 0.0661
March 0.0700 0.0678 0.0689
April 0.0687 0.0665 0.0675
May 0.0703 0.0678 0.0688
June 0.0717 0.0672 0.0697
July 0.0688 0.0664 0.0673
August 0.0746 0.0701 0.0728
September 0.0729 0.0699 0.0713
October 0.0735 0.0698 0.0714
November 0.0720 0.0702 0.0709
December 0.0707 0.0670 0.0689