YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0273 GYD

2018 SLL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0333 was down 12.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 GYD
2017 Average 139 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 123 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.98 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0334
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0073 GYD (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GYD (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0248).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+18.27%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0327
2017 Avg (July) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
February 0.0271 0.0268 0.0270
March 0.0271 0.0267 0.0270
April 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
May 0.0272 0.0265 0.0268
June 0.0332 0.0266 0.0308
July 0.0333 0.0316 0.0327
August 0.0321 0.0248 0.0292
September 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249
October 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
November 0.0249 0.0247 0.0249
December 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249