YEARLY HIGH
26.8532 GYD
YEARLY LOW
26.2186 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5786 GYD

2018 HKD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 26.8532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 26.2186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6346 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4810 to the December average rate of 26.7338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.8532 was down 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.9470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 671,329 GYD
2017 Average 665,338 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 655,465 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,864.11 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.7676
26.3625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GYD 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 26.4982, compared to 26.6590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.5131 GYD (High: 26.7317 / Low: 26.2186). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1440 GYD (High: 26.5442 / Low: 26.4003).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 26.7338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.4811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2527 (+0.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 26.7338
2017 Avg (December) 26.4811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.6279 26.2407 26.4810
February 26.5442 26.4003 26.4854
March 26.5369 26.3217 26.3963
April 26.6364 26.2592 26.3978
May 26.6896 26.3664 26.6155
June 26.7260 26.5034 26.6129
July 26.7317 26.2186 26.5976
August 26.7834 26.5095 26.6163
September 26.7890 26.5874 26.6675
October 26.7233 26.4350 26.6513
November 26.7480 26.4972 26.6872
December 26.8532 26.6181 26.7338