YEARLY HIGH
0.1594 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1510 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1565 GTQ

2018 GMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1532 to the December average rate of 0.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1594 was down 9.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 797 GTQ
2017 Average 803 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 755 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1593
0.1526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1564, compared to 0.1565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 GTQ (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GTQ (High: 0.1593 / Low: 0.1585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1577
2017 Avg (September) 0.1587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1552 0.1510 0.1532
February 0.1564 0.1535 0.1555
March 0.1572 0.1556 0.1564
April 0.1575 0.1562 0.1570
May 0.1587 0.1572 0.1578
June 0.1593 0.1585 0.1588
July 0.1591 0.1559 0.1571
August 0.1576 0.1554 0.1560
September 0.1594 0.1562 0.1577
October 0.1571 0.1550 0.1561
November 0.1563 0.1542 0.1556
December 0.1568 0.1559 0.1563