YEARLY HIGH
15.6929 GYD
YEARLY LOW
13.5161 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4803 GYD

2019 LSL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 15.6929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 13.5161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1768 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0501 to the December average rate of 14.4894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.6929 was down 12.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.9344, 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 78,464 GYD
2018 Average 79,206 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 67,580 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,884.07 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.3052
13.6631
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 14.7375, compared to 14.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.2370 GYD (High: 15.6929 / Low: 14.4559). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3540 GYD (High: 14.6891 / Low: 14.3352).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2370
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 1.0733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 15.0501) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.9942), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9440 (-11.44%).

2019 Avg (January) 15.0501
2018 Avg (January) 16.9942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6929 14.4559 15.0501
February 15.6928 14.7971 15.1683
March 14.9407 14.2210 14.5402
April 15.0096 14.5443 14.8071
May 14.6891 14.3352 14.5293
June 14.8019 13.9309 14.3299
July 15.0740 14.6630 14.8732
August 14.6836 13.5161 13.7999
September 14.2696 13.7366 14.0510
October 14.3462 13.6594 14.0104
November 14.2877 13.8086 14.1153
December 14.9152 14.1203 14.4894