YEARLY HIGH
302.5835 GYD
YEARLY LOW
288.1884 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.3519 GYD

2018 XDR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 302.5835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 288.1884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3951 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.7794 to the December average rate of 290.9039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 302.5835 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 298.4501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,512,918 GYD
2017 Average 1,438,131 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,440,942 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,975.58 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

301.9680
289.5594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 298.8102, compared to 291.8937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.8102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.8937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.3385 GYD (High: 302.1194 / Low: 292.7809). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9438 GYD (High: 302.2939 / Low: 299.3501).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.3385
March Spread (Stable) ±2.9438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5913 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 300.9340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 280.9112), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0228 (+7.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 300.9340
2017 Avg (February) 280.9112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.1194 292.7809 297.7794
February 302.5835 298.8556 300.9340
March 302.2939 299.3501 300.6519
April 301.8872 298.4886 300.3929
May 300.5458 293.4188 297.8016
June 297.6139 293.5029 295.3014
July 295.8650 288.1884 293.2239
August 294.8006 290.9648 292.2733
September 294.8006 291.5931 292.9901
October 292.8798 288.8378 291.3775
November 291.4081 288.2363 290.5934
December 292.2702 289.1546 290.9039