2018 LRD to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7082 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.2937 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4585 GYD

2018 LRD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.7082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 1.2937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4145 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6324 to the December average rate of 1.3268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7082 was down 26.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,541 GYD

2017 Average 10,075 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 6,469 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,072.45 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6729

1.2927

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LRD 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 1.5768, compared to 1.3402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1253 GYD (High: 1.7082 / Low: 1.5829). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 GYD (High: 1.3322 / Low: 1.3140).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1253

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5587 (-25.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6412

2017 Avg (February) 2.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6833	1.6039	1.6324
February	1.7082	1.5829	1.6412
March	1.5932	1.5725	1.5790
April	1.5922	1.5644	1.5803
May	1.5977	1.5094	1.5608
June	1.5160	1.3920	1.4674
July	1.3920	1.2937	1.3453
August	1.3821	1.3466	1.3615
September	1.3629	1.3069	1.3499
October	1.3453	1.3201	1.3335
November	1.3344	1.3122	1.3244
December	1.3322	1.3140	1.3268