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GYD

Guyanese Dollar

GYD · Guyana

Moderate
Risk

Historical Scores

What does this mean for you?

The Guyanese Dollar is in decent shape overall, scoring 29 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.4%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation

2.9%

Debt / GDP

Not available

GDP Growth

43.8%

FX Volatility

0.2

Governance

Not available

Reserves

0.8 mo

Analysis

What's working well

Prices are stable — your money holds its value well

Economy is growing healthily

What to watch out for

No major concerns

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Amount saved (GYD)

GYD

Time horizon

Holding cash in GYD2.9% inflation

GYD 867−GYD 133 (13% purchasing power lost)

Your GYD 1,000 buys 13% less in 5 years

What if you invested GYD 1,000 instead? (5yr, in GYD terms)

Hold USD Cash

GYD 859

−GYD 141

-3.0%/yr net in GYD

S&P 500

GYD 1611

+GYD 611

range: GYD 734–GYD 3176

10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol

Gold

GYD 1469

+GYD 469

range: GYD 418–GYD 4007

8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol

Bitcoin

GYD 3052

+GYD 2052

range: GYD 180–GYD 18.4k

25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in GYD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Guyana (2.9%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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