YEARLY HIGH
15.6370 GYD
YEARLY LOW
14.5885 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2991 GYD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,185 GYD
2017 Average 76,363 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 72,942 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,242.60 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5444
14.8247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8591
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1344

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.2180
2017 Avg (February) 15.4128

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