YEARLY HIGH
3.6948 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
3.5094 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6139 GTQ

2018 FJD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 3.6948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 3.5094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1854 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6386 to the December average rate of 3.6429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6948 was up 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,474 GTQ
2017 Average 17,852 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 17,547 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 927.20 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6565
3.5469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.6247, compared to 3.6032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1122 GTQ (High: 3.6933 / Low: 3.5810). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 GTQ (High: 3.5982 / Low: 3.5500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1122
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3.6455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1044 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (March) 3.6455
2017 Avg (March) 3.5411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6933 3.5810 3.6386
February 3.6907 3.6203 3.6474
March 3.6948 3.6221 3.6455
April 3.6775 3.5844 3.6331
May 3.6250 3.5489 3.5785
June 3.6505 3.5596 3.6048
July 3.5982 3.5500 3.5734
August 3.5908 3.5094 3.5561
September 3.6618 3.5600 3.6036
October 3.6307 3.5777 3.6024
November 3.6691 3.5783 3.6408
December 3.6858 3.6047 3.6429