YEARLY HIGH
102.1830 STD
YEARLY LOW
94.7907 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.1571 STD

2018 GYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 102.1830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 94.7907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3923 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5285 to the December average rate of 100.6691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.1830 was down 10.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 113.8443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510,915 STD
2017 Average 523,815 STD
Yearly Trough Low 473,953 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,961.67 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

101.5209
95.3082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to STD 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 97.5720, compared to 100.7423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.5720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.7423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.3403 STD (High: 99.5401 / Low: 95.1998). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8124 STD (High: 96.6901 / Low: 95.8777).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3403
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 100.5574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 102.6061), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0487 (-2.00%).

2018 Avg (July) 100.5574
2017 Avg (July) 102.6061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.5401 95.1998 97.5285
February 96.8332 94.7907 95.8259
March 96.5789 95.4449 96.0967
April 96.6901 95.8777 96.2363
May 100.9956 97.2320 99.1617
June 101.4093 99.4753 100.5828
July 102.1830 99.8195 100.5574
August 101.1533 100.1290 100.7499
September 101.0081 100.1290 100.7164
October 102.0822 100.4912 101.0032
November 101.4552 100.5669 100.7575
December 101.3295 100.2147 100.6691