2018 SCR to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 15.6370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 14.5885.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0485 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8847 to the December average rate of 15.2921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.6370 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR to GYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.2655, compared to 15.3327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0672 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8591 GYD (High: 15.4475 / Low: 14.5885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1344 GYD (High: 15.4475 / Low: 15.3131).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.2180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1948 (-1.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1554 | 14.6746 | 14.8847 |
| February | 15.6370 | 14.8200 | 15.2180 |
| March | 15.3977 | 14.6992 | 15.1720 |
| April | 15.5404 | 15.0403 | 15.3761 |
| May | 15.5727 | 14.8660 | 15.4844 |
| June | 15.5953 | 15.3822 | 15.4579 |
| July | 15.4954 | 15.1524 | 15.4095 |
| August | 15.4475 | 15.3131 | 15.3730 |
| September | 15.4475 | 14.5885 | 15.3117 |
| October | 15.3775 | 15.0605 | 15.3058 |
| November | 15.3369 | 15.1796 | 15.3042 |
| December | 15.3981 | 14.9986 | 15.2921 |