2018 BWP to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7826 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.6883 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7390 GTQ

2018 BWP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.7826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.6883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7546 to the December average rate of 0.7231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7826 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,913 GTQ

2017 Average 3,554 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 3,441 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.83 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7801

0.7035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.7582, compared to 0.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0426 GTQ (High: 0.7309 / Low: 0.6883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 GTQ (High: 0.7826 / Low: 0.7680).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.7737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0620 (+8.71%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.7737

2017 Avg (March) 0.7117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7707	0.7432	0.7546
February	0.7791	0.7596	0.7703
March	0.7826	0.7680	0.7737
April	0.7759	0.7545	0.7674
May	0.7576	0.7413	0.7501
June	0.7530	0.7174	0.7330
July	0.7350	0.7175	0.7274
August	0.7309	0.6883	0.7100
September	0.7296	0.6890	0.7099
October	0.7296	0.7112	0.7241
November	0.7341	0.7159	0.7248
December	0.7387	0.7161	0.7231