YEARLY HIGH
56.0581 GYD
YEARLY LOW
54.7382 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.5382 GYD

2018 SAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 56.0581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 54.7382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3199 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2130 to the December average rate of 55.7385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 56.0581 was up 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.8657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280,291 GYD
2017 Average 276,490 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 273,691 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,599.47 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.7934
55.1339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 55.3742, compared to 55.7022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.3742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.7022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.0858 GYD (High: 55.9431 / Low: 54.8573). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2785 GYD (High: 55.3488 / Low: 55.0704).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0858
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 55.7078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.2709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4369 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (August) 55.7078
2017 Avg (August) 55.2709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.5217 54.7382 55.2130
February 55.3488 55.0704 55.2381
March 55.4086 55.0454 55.1889
April 55.7460 54.9618 55.2453
May 55.8127 55.1786 55.6826
June 55.9109 55.1819 55.6775
July 55.9431 54.8573 55.6590
August 56.0581 55.4831 55.7078
September 56.0581 55.5732 55.7275
October 55.8419 55.2170 55.6927
November 55.7902 55.2988 55.6881
December 55.9840 55.3674 55.7385