YEARLY HIGH
0.1961 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1824 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1894 GYD

2018 KRW to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.1961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.1824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1943 to the December average rate of 0.1861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1961 was up 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 980,701 GYD
2017 Average 917,726 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 912,104 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,597.45 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1953
0.1833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1930, compared to 0.1858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0095 GYD (High: 0.1957 / Low: 0.1863). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GYD (High: 0.1955 / Low: 0.1917).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+5.50%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1941
2017 Avg (May) 0.1840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1955 0.1917 0.1943
February 0.1946 0.1886 0.1919
March 0.1955 0.1909 0.1932
April 0.1957 0.1916 0.1938
May 0.1961 0.1923 0.1941
June 0.1957 0.1863 0.1908
July 0.1879 0.1842 0.1860
August 0.1888 0.1836 0.1863
September 0.1888 0.1836 0.1866
October 0.1879 0.1824 0.1843
November 0.1871 0.1833 0.1854
December 0.1885 0.1844 0.1861