2018 AED to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1138 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.9882 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0484 GTQ

2018 AED to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.9882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1256 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0016 to the December average rate of 2.1054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1138 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,569 GTQ

2017 Average 10,007 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 9,941 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 628.03 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1157

1.9912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to GTQ 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 2.0175, compared to 2.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0424 GTQ (High: 2.1015 / Low: 2.0591). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 GTQ (High: 2.0071 / Low: 2.0022).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1022 (+5.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1035

2017 Avg (October) 2.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0111	1.9882	2.0016
February	2.0071	2.0022	2.0043
March	2.0210	2.0076	2.0149
April	2.0208	2.0113	2.0185
May	2.0376	2.0189	2.0259
June	2.0442	2.0354	2.0399
July	2.0456	2.0387	2.0407
August	2.0612	2.0382	2.0431
September	2.1015	2.0591	2.0844
October	2.1138	2.0910	2.1035
November	2.1040	2.0837	2.0988
December	2.1080	2.1009	2.1054