YEARLY HIGH
61.2118 GYD
YEARLY LOW
55.2575 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.9929 GYD

2018 ILS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 61.2118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 55.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9543 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5302 to the December average rate of 55.7077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61.2118 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.8081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306,059 GYD
2017 Average 288,480 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 276,287 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,771.64 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61.0124
55.2254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 59.0330, compared to 56.9528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.0330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.1200 GYD (High: 60.5248 / Low: 58.4049). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1257 GYD (High: 57.0116 / Low: 55.8858).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1200
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1257

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 60.5302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.3588), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1714 (+11.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 60.5302
2017 Avg (January) 54.3588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2118 59.4059 60.5302
February 60.5248 58.4049 59.2232
March 60.2906 59.0052 59.7157
April 59.2043 57.6908 58.5557
May 58.7558 57.4761 58.2260
June 58.9320 57.0722 57.9475
July 57.8761 56.3024 57.3044
August 58.2751 56.1681 57.0140
September 58.5574 57.2514 58.1854
October 57.6526 56.1567 57.1097
November 57.0116 55.8858 56.3954
December 56.4481 55.2575 55.7077