YEARLY HIGH
0.0673 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0569 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0624 GYD

2018 MGA to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0639 to the December average rate of 0.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0673 was down 6.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337 GYD
2017 Average 332 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 285 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.08 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0665
0.0573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0643, compared to 0.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0031 GYD (High: 0.0601 / Low: 0.0570). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 GYD (High: 0.0639 / Low: 0.0627).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0657
2017 Avg (March) 0.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0648 0.0627 0.0639
February 0.0662 0.0643 0.0654
March 0.0673 0.0644 0.0657
April 0.0648 0.0635 0.0644
May 0.0649 0.0628 0.0641
June 0.0631 0.0611 0.0621
July 0.0637 0.0616 0.0624
August 0.0639 0.0627 0.0632
September 0.0630 0.0607 0.0614
October 0.0609 0.0590 0.0597
November 0.0593 0.0569 0.0581
December 0.0601 0.0570 0.0589