YEARLY HIGH
12.6819 GYD
YEARLY LOW
11.9401 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3993 GYD

2018 MDL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 12.6819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 11.9401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7419 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2184 to the December average rate of 12.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.6819 was up 4.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.1502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,410 GYD
2017 Average 56,374 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 59,700 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,709.37 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.6370
12.1343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 12.4388, compared to 12.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4905 GYD (High: 12.4306 / Low: 11.9401). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1421 GYD (High: 12.6701 / Low: 12.5279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4905
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 12.5623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.6015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9608 (+8.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 12.5623
2017 Avg (August) 11.6015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4306 11.9401 12.2184
February 12.5220 12.3152 12.4238
March 12.5910 12.3650 12.4917
April 12.6701 12.5279 12.5951
May 12.6551 12.2972 12.5248
June 12.4817 12.2721 12.3788
July 12.6105 12.3386 12.4923
August 12.6819 12.4381 12.5623
September 12.5605 12.3208 12.4361
October 12.3976 12.1469 12.2811
November 12.3100 12.1253 12.2106
December 12.3384 12.0871 12.1762