YEARLY HIGH
0.5260 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4985 GYD

2018 KMF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5164 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5133 to the December average rate of 0.4833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5260 was down 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,630 GYD
2017 Average 2,381 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 48 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,582.14 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5249
0.4620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.5108, compared to 0.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4768 GYD (High: 0.4863 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 GYD (High: 0.5222 / Low: 0.5148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4768
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0714 (+15.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5196
2017 Avg (February) 0.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5248 0.4980 0.5133
February 0.5260 0.5132 0.5196
March 0.5222 0.5148 0.5184
April 0.5202 0.5099 0.5162
May 0.5162 0.4919 0.5026
June 0.5013 0.4906 0.4948
July 0.4992 0.4881 0.4955
August 0.4956 0.4815 0.4891
September 0.4999 0.4900 0.4944
October 0.4925 0.4809 0.4874
November 0.4863 0.0096 0.4672
December 0.4862 0.4787 0.4833