2018 ZAR to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.9565 GYD

YEARLY LOW

13.5554 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.8343 GYD

2018 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 17.9565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 13.5554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4011 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9906 to the December average rate of 14.6375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.9565 was up 6.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 897,827 GYD

2017 Average 780,022 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 677,772 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,055.32 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8632

13.8598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 16.9172, compared to 14.7515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.5634 GYD (High: 16.6555 / Low: 15.0922). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6135 GYD (High: 17.7897 / Low: 17.1762).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5634

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.5296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7337), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7959 (+11.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.5296

2017 Avg (February) 15.7337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4934	16.5044	16.9906
February	17.9565	17.0260	17.5296
March	17.7897	17.1762	17.4758
April	17.5157	16.6603	17.1207
May	17.0965	16.3590	16.6693
June	16.6555	15.0922	15.7174
July	15.9080	15.0979	15.5953
August	15.8026	14.2740	14.8844
September	14.8284	13.5554	14.1934
October	14.7417	13.9289	14.3659
November	15.2929	14.4275	14.8322
December	15.2963	14.2653	14.6375