2018 SBD to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.0407 GYD

YEARLY LOW

25.4314 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.4426 GYD

2018 SBD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 27.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 25.4314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6093 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6529 to the December average rate of 25.8726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.0407 was down 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.1600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,204 GYD

2017 Average 132,756 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 127,157 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,046.71 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.7959

25.7886

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SBD 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 26.6162, compared to 26.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9616 GYD (High: 26.3930 / Low: 25.4314). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2178 GYD (High: 26.7575 / Low: 26.5398).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9616

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.2826 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 26.6786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.2806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3980 (+1.51%).

2018 Avg (May) 26.6786

2017 Avg (May) 26.2806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.9159	26.3044	26.6529
February	26.8335	26.5347	26.7120
March	26.7575	26.5398	26.6422
April	26.8575	26.4543	26.6159
May	27.0407	26.3785	26.6786
June	26.6204	26.2399	26.3959
July	26.6683	26.0930	26.3850
August	26.6487	26.3789	26.4835
September	26.6487	26.4168	26.4934
October	26.5187	26.0240	26.2568
November	26.4954	25.9211	26.1220
December	26.3930	25.4314	25.8726