YEARLY HIGH
29.6492 GYD
YEARLY LOW
4.3635 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6618 GYD

2018 SDG to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 29.6492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2858 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5288 to the December average rate of 4.3933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.6492 was down 8.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.5143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,246 GYD
2017 Average 156,332 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 21,817 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,428.86 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.0432
1.8704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 14.8061, compared to 8.5176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 18.1239 GYD (High: 29.5339 / Low: 11.4100). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 GYD (High: 4.3943 / Low: 4.3715).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.1239
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.2590 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.5288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.2339), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7051 (-8.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 29.5288
2017 Avg (January) 32.2339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6492 29.2709 29.5288
February 29.5339 11.4100 13.2699
March 11.5226 11.3829 11.4452
April 11.5334 11.3796 11.4448
May 11.6286 11.4765 11.5646
June 11.6281 11.5205 11.5830
July 11.6563 11.3940 11.5918
August 11.6654 11.5289 11.5937
September 11.6485 11.5429 11.5958
October 11.6311 4.3805 7.5462
November 4.3943 4.3715 4.3848
December 4.4055 4.3635 4.3933