YEARLY HIGH
77.7912 GYD
YEARLY LOW
75.9515 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.0789 GYD

2018 XCD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 77.7912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 75.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8397 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.6177 to the December average rate of 77.3743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.7912 was up 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.5242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 388,956 GYD
2017 Average 383,686 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 379,758 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,198.53 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.4532
76.5056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 76.8479, compared to 77.3099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.8479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.4946 GYD (High: 77.6338 / Low: 76.1392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3823 GYD (High: 76.8060 / Low: 76.4237).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4946
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3823

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 77.3088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.6965), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6123 (+0.80%).

2018 Avg (August) 77.3088
2017 Avg (August) 76.6965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.0319 75.9515 76.6177
February 76.8060 76.4237 76.6530
March 76.8879 76.3890 76.5846
April 77.3561 76.2689 76.6594
May 77.5168 76.5656 77.2965
June 77.5860 76.9585 77.2762
July 77.6338 76.1392 77.2381
August 77.7912 77.0035 77.3088
September 77.7912 77.1142 77.3379
October 77.5109 76.6168 77.2945
November 77.4525 76.7687 77.3055
December 77.7247 76.8696 77.3743