2018 DJF to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4352 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.3561 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3800 HTG

2018 DJF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3610 to the December average rate of 0.4273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4352 was up 12.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,176 HTG

2017 Average 1,818 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 1,780 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.48 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4340

0.3543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to HTG 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 0.3643, compared to 0.3956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0209 HTG (High: 0.4352 / Low: 0.4142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 HTG (High: 0.3659 / Low: 0.3620).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0700 (+19.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4273

2017 Avg (December) 0.3573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3673	0.3561	0.3610
February	0.3635	0.3586	0.3612
March	0.3659	0.3620	0.3640
April	0.3686	0.3630	0.3662
May	0.3686	0.3599	0.3638
June	0.3742	0.3614	0.3698
July	0.3794	0.3645	0.3732
August	0.3899	0.3726	0.3784
September	0.3922	0.3876	0.3896
October	0.4047	0.3915	0.3971
November	0.4142	0.3996	0.4079
December	0.4352	0.4142	0.4273