2018 CNY to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1825 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.0806 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1385 GTQ

2018 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.1825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.0806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1442 to the December average rate of 1.1220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1825 was up 4.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,564 GTQ

2017 Average 27,205 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 27,016 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,547.79 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1850

1.0881

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1638, compared to 1.1132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0438 GTQ (High: 1.1684 / Low: 1.1246). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 GTQ (High: 1.1748 / Low: 1.1638).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.1770) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+10.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.1770

2017 Avg (April) 1.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1684	1.1246	1.1442
February	1.1750	1.1584	1.1643
March	1.1809	1.1602	1.1705
April	1.1825	1.1700	1.1770
May	1.1748	1.1638	1.1680
June	1.1733	1.1314	1.1588
July	1.1324	1.0998	1.1162
August	1.1075	1.0806	1.0962
September	1.1271	1.1065	1.1168
October	1.1225	1.1107	1.1166
November	1.1209	1.1032	1.1112
December	1.1302	1.1114	1.1220