YEARLY HIGH
3.2552 GYD
YEARLY LOW
2.6940 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0912 GYD

2018 HTG to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 3.2552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.6940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5612 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2104 to the December average rate of 2.7496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2552 was down 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,276 GYD
2017 Average 15,977 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 13,470 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,806.05 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2802
2.7013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 3.2090, compared to 2.9734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1549 GYD (High: 2.8489 / Low: 2.6940). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 GYD (High: 3.2426 / Low: 3.2102).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3.2320) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2200 (+7.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 3.2320
2017 Avg (May) 3.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2415 3.1224 3.2104
February 3.2426 3.2102 3.2296
March 3.2316 3.1922 3.2110
April 3.2378 3.1794 3.1980
May 3.2552 3.1947 3.2320
June 3.2401 3.1325 3.1732
July 3.2163 3.0635 3.1438
August 3.1488 3.0033 3.1020
September 3.0450 2.9843 3.0125
October 2.9971 2.9055 2.9554
November 2.9393 2.8349 2.8772
December 2.8489 2.6940 2.7496