YEARLY HIGH
0.1574 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1492 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1517 GTQ

2018 DOP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.1574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1516 to the December average rate of 0.1535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1574 was down 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 787 GTQ
2017 Average 777 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 746 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.80 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1552
0.1493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.1506, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 GTQ (High: 0.1546 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GTQ (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1496).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1547
2017 Avg (October) 0.1543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1520 0.1511 0.1516
February 0.1516 0.1495 0.1505
March 0.1505 0.1492 0.1499
April 0.1503 0.1496 0.1498
May 0.1512 0.1497 0.1502
June 0.1517 0.1502 0.1513
July 0.1516 0.1503 0.1510
August 0.1514 0.1502 0.1506
September 0.1546 0.1510 0.1532
October 0.1574 0.1541 0.1547
November 0.1551 0.1533 0.1542
December 0.1545 0.1525 0.1535