2018 LSL to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.9344 GYD

YEARLY LOW

13.3876 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.8508 GYD

2018 LSL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 17.9344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 13.3876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5468 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9942 to the December average rate of 14.6652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.9344 was up 6.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,672 GYD

2017 Average 77,980 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 66,938 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,733.99 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8406

13.8514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 16.9205, compared to 14.7810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9205

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.5048 GYD (High: 16.6503 / Low: 15.1455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5842 GYD (High: 17.7901 / Low: 17.2059).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5048

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.5082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.6898), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8185 (+11.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.5082

2017 Avg (February) 15.6898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5459	16.5737	16.9942
February	17.9344	17.0210	17.5082
March	17.7901	17.2059	17.4572
April	17.5361	16.6755	17.1313
May	17.0309	16.4211	16.6590
June	16.6503	15.1455	15.7733
July	15.9285	15.0856	15.5693
August	15.8327	14.3813	15.0587
September	14.8410	13.3876	14.1839
October	14.7853	13.9005	14.3785
November	15.2672	14.4460	14.8307
December	15.3097	14.3384	14.6652