YEARLY HIGH
158.8597 GYD
YEARLY LOW
149.6015 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.4480 GYD

2018 SGD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 158.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 149.6015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2582 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.6728 to the December average rate of 152.5186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 158.8597 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 155.4801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 794,299 GYD
2017 Average 751,367 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 748,007 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,291.19 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.0282
150.7996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 156.5499, compared to 152.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.5499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.9662 GYD (High: 158.8597 / Low: 153.8935). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7906 GYD (High: 153.2190 / Low: 151.4284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9662
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 156.6728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.0988), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5741 (+7.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 156.6728
2017 Avg (January) 145.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.8597 153.8935 156.6728
February 158.5802 155.3872 156.9492
March 158.2778 156.4333 157.3706
April 158.2446 156.1506 157.4259
May 157.0474 154.1063 155.9828
June 156.7701 152.9513 154.8981
July 154.3862 151.1057 153.1770
August 153.9668 151.3297 152.6223
September 153.2190 151.4284 152.4173
October 152.4967 149.6015 151.4020
November 152.5911 150.7449 151.9399
December 153.7179 151.7648 152.5186