2018 ALL to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ALL to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ALL to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.7217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5762.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1455 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5893 to the December average rate of 0.7011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7217 was up 20.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ALL to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6030, compared to 0.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0499 HTG (High: 0.7217 / Low: 0.6718). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 HTG (High: 0.6216 / Low: 0.6066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1337 (+23.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5973 | 0.5762 | 0.5893 |
| February | 0.6039 | 0.5875 | 0.5968 |
| March | 0.6158 | 0.5945 | 0.6059 |
| April | 0.6216 | 0.6066 | 0.6149 |
| May | 0.6138 | 0.5924 | 0.6019 |
| June | 0.6165 | 0.5951 | 0.6092 |
| July | 0.6287 | 0.6033 | 0.6160 |
| August | 0.6389 | 0.6032 | 0.6185 |
| September | 0.6478 | 0.6325 | 0.6389 |
| October | 0.6576 | 0.6391 | 0.6485 |
| November | 0.6755 | 0.6507 | 0.6624 |
| December | 0.7217 | 0.6718 | 0.7011 |