2018 ETB to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7601 HTG

YEARLY LOW

2.3224 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4414 HTG

2018 ETB to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.7601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.3224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4377 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3497 to the December average rate of 2.6979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7601 was down 8.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,801 HTG

2017 Average 13,643 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 11,612 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,188.54 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7344

2.2958

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.3535, compared to 2.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1423 HTG (High: 2.7601 / Low: 2.6178). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 HTG (High: 2.3505 / Low: 2.3232).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1423

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6979) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3633 (+15.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6979

2017 Avg (December) 2.3346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3943	2.3224	2.3497
February	2.3505	2.3232	2.3324
March	2.3629	2.3330	2.3440
April	2.3753	2.3377	2.3575
May	2.3725	2.3276	2.3489
June	2.4165	2.3410	2.3885
July	2.4517	2.3612	2.4088
August	2.5106	2.3947	2.4372
September	2.5198	2.4867	2.5022
October	2.5838	2.4936	2.5356
November	2.6260	2.5438	2.5938
December	2.7601	2.6178	2.6979