YEARLY HIGH
0.1162 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1036 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1102 GTQ

2018 BTN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.1036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1155 to the December average rate of 0.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1162 was down 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 581 GTQ
2017 Average 565 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 518 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1166
0.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1129, compared to 0.1075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 GTQ (High: 0.1106 / Low: 0.1052). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GTQ (High: 0.1096 / Low: 0.1086).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1155
2017 Avg (January) 0.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1162 0.1148 0.1155
February 0.1155 0.1130 0.1144
March 0.1144 0.1131 0.1138
April 0.1141 0.1109 0.1129
May 0.1118 0.1092 0.1103
June 0.1119 0.1091 0.1106
July 0.1096 0.1086 0.1092
August 0.1096 0.1066 0.1079
September 0.1071 0.1052 0.1063
October 0.1060 0.1036 0.1050
November 0.1106 0.1052 0.1073
December 0.1111 0.1074 0.1095