YEARLY HIGH
0.0252 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0247 GYD

2018 LAK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0249 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0252 was down 3.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126 GYD
2017 Average 126 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 121 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.47 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0251
0.0244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 GYD (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GYD (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0244).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.62%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0250
2017 Avg (May) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
February 0.0250 0.0249 0.0250
March 0.0250 0.0249 0.0249
April 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249
May 0.0252 0.0248 0.0250
June 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
July 0.0249 0.0244 0.0248
August 0.0249 0.0244 0.0246
September 0.0247 0.0245 0.0245
October 0.0247 0.0243 0.0245
November 0.0245 0.0244 0.0245
December 0.0246 0.0243 0.0245