YEARLY HIGH
4.5605 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
4.3137 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4260 GTQ

2018 AZN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 4.5605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.3137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2469 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3439 to the December average rate of 4.5422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5605 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,803 GTQ
2017 Average 21,387 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 21,568 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234.30 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5620
4.3241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.3659, compared to 4.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0913 GTQ (High: 4.5339 / Low: 4.4426). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 GTQ (High: 4.4134 / Low: 4.3986).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.5383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2011 (+4.64%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.5383
2017 Avg (October) 4.3372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3711 4.3137 4.3439
February 4.3667 4.3265 4.3581
March 4.3953 4.3439 4.3650
April 4.3746 4.3393 4.3558
May 4.3962 4.3555 4.3709
June 4.4143 4.3914 4.4018
July 4.4134 4.3986 4.4028
August 4.4471 4.3974 4.4080
September 4.5339 4.4426 4.4971
October 4.5605 4.5112 4.5383
November 4.5394 4.4956 4.5281
December 4.5482 4.5327 4.5422