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Official Rate Sheet: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) / Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 GYD = 0.0040 KYD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Guyanaese Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar Exchange Rate (GYD to KYD)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 GYD in KYD?

1 GYD = 0.0040 KYD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) yields approximately 3.98 Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) (inverse rate: 1 KYD = 251.0255 GYD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): GYD

You Receive (Estimate): KYD

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GYD = 0.0040 KYD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KYD = 251.0255 GYD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KYD to GYD (Cayman Islands Dollar to Guyanaese Dollar) Live Converter →

GYD to KYD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Guyanaese Dollar against Cayman Islands Dollar

Period High

0.0040 KYD

Period Low

0.0039 KYD

Volatility / Avg

0.0040 KYD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.0039 KYD

Max: 0.0040 KYD

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.0038 KYD

Max: 0.0041 KYD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GYD & KYD)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Guyanaese Dollar → Cayman Islands Dollar (GYD / KYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)	Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
1 GYD	0.00 KYD
5 GYD	0.02 KYD
10 GYD	0.04 KYD
25 GYD	0.10 KYD
50 GYD	0.20 KYD
100 GYD	0.40 KYD
200 GYD	0.80 KYD
250 GYD	1.00 KYD
500 GYD	1.99 KYD
1,000 GYD	3.98 KYD
2,500 GYD	9.96 KYD
5,000 GYD	19.92 KYD
10,000 GYD	39.84 KYD

Cayman Islands Dollar → Guyanaese Dollar (KYD / GYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)	Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
1 KYD	251.03 GYD
5 KYD	1,255.13 GYD
10 KYD	2,510.26 GYD
25 KYD	6,275.64 GYD
50 KYD	12,551.28 GYD
100 KYD	25,102.55 GYD
200 KYD	50,205.11 GYD
250 KYD	62,756.38 GYD
500 KYD	125,512.76 GYD
1,000 KYD	251,025.53 GYD
2,500 KYD	627,563.81 GYD
5,000 KYD	1,255,127.63 GYD
10,000 KYD	2,510,255.25 GYD

Provider / Channel	GYD/KYD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KYD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0040 KYD	0.00%	19.92 KYD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0038 KYD	~3.50%	19.22 KYD	-0.70 KYD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0036 KYD	~10.00%	17.93 KYD	-1.99 KYD

1 GYD to KYD: Guyanaese Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GYD to KYD or convert GYD to KYD describe the amount of Cayman Islands Dollar received per 1 Guyanaese Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GYD = 0.0040 KYD (inverse: 1 KYD = 251.0255 GYD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Guyana ↔ Cayman Islands)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Guyana and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GYD/KYD.

GYD and KYD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Guyana and Cayman Islands.

How the GYD to KYD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Guyana (GYD) and Cayman Islands (KYD) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between GYD and KYD:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Guyana and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Guyana and Cayman Islands exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (KYD) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Guyanaese Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Guyanaese Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GYD in KYD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GYD = 0.0040 KYD), 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar equals approximately 3.98 Cayman Islands Dollar. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Guyanaese Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with GYD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Guyana) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.