YEARLY HIGH
153.5422 GYD
YEARLY LOW
133.5749 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.2252 GYD

2018 NZD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 153.5422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 133.5749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9673 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.2061 to the December average rate of 142.2979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.5422 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 156.2399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 767,711 GYD
2017 Average 737,155 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 667,875 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,836.55 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.8157
134.7827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 148.6150, compared to 139.8354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.6150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.8354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.5188 GYD (High: 152.8305 / Low: 146.3117). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1503 GYD (High: 151.6751 / Low: 148.5248).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5188
March Spread (Stable) ±3.1503

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.7395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 151.3129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 149.6334), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6795 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 151.3129
2017 Avg (February) 149.6334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.8305 146.3117 150.2061
February 153.5422 149.1292 151.3129
March 151.6751 148.5248 150.1066
April 152.7131 146.6310 149.9602
May 146.8896 143.2938 145.2207
June 147.2448 141.1856 144.8836
July 143.3033 139.5943 141.7467
August 141.9545 136.9500 139.2299
September 139.6758 135.9850 137.8966
October 138.1373 133.5749 136.2854
November 143.8949 138.8415 141.5555
December 145.1782 140.0013 142.2979