2018 BRL to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3389 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.8182 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0717 GTQ

2018 BRL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.3389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.8182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5207 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2920 to the December average rate of 1.9877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3389 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,472 GTQ

2017 Average 57,593 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 45,455 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,016.65 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3343

1.8263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.1711, compared to 1.9723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2127 GTQ (High: 2.1277 / Low: 1.9151). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 GTQ (High: 2.0155 / Low: 1.9709).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2127

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1264 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2920) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0598 (-2.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2920

2017 Avg (January) 2.3518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3389	2.2138	2.2920
February	2.3226	2.2318	2.2670
March	2.3000	2.2301	2.2570
April	2.2431	2.1163	2.1763
May	2.1204	1.9865	2.0499
June	2.0221	1.9189	1.9843
July	2.0306	1.9063	1.9632
August	2.0239	1.8221	1.9161
September	1.9214	1.8182	1.8686
October	2.1277	1.9151	2.0567
November	2.0902	1.9573	2.0413
December	2.0155	1.9709	1.9877