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GYD

Guyanese Dollar

GYD · Guyana

29
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
263951Jul 2021Jul 2025Jul 2026
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 4.8%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
3.3%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
19.3%
FX Volatility
0.4
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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Savings Impact Calculator

GYD
Holding cash in GYD3.3% inflation
GYD 849−GYD 151 (15% purchasing power lost)
Your GYD 1,000 buys 15% less in 5 years
What if you invested GYD 1,000 instead? (5yr, in GYD terms)
Hold USD Cash
GYD 873
−GYD 127
-2.7%/yr net in GYD
S&P 500
GYD 1635
+GYD 635
range: GYD 747–GYD 3218
10% USD return + 0.3% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
GYD 1492
+GYD 492
range: GYD 426–GYD 4058
8% USD return + 0.3% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
GYD 3092
+GYD 2092
range: GYD 185–GYD 18.5k
25% USD return + 0.3% FX · ±54% vol

All values in GYD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.3%/yr based on the inflation differential between Guyana (3.3%) 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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