2018 GTQ to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 15.2120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 13.8611.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3509 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8904 to the December average rate of 14.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.2120 was down 12.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.4585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GTQ to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.4885, compared to 14.2407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2478 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6294 ALL (High: 15.2120 / Low: 14.5826). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1491 ALL (High: 14.4541 / Low: 14.3049).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3311 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.8904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.0627), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1722 (-12.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2120 | 14.5826 | 14.8904 |
| February | 14.8147 | 14.4119 | 14.6014 |
| March | 14.6543 | 14.1659 | 14.3750 |
| April | 14.3571 | 14.0795 | 14.2120 |
| May | 14.6277 | 14.3050 | 14.4319 |
| June | 14.5602 | 14.0488 | 14.4204 |
| July | 14.4541 | 14.3049 | 14.3829 |
| August | 14.7899 | 14.2706 | 14.5156 |
| September | 14.4100 | 13.9301 | 14.1845 |
| October | 14.2365 | 13.9800 | 14.1073 |
| November | 14.3321 | 14.1137 | 14.2218 |
| December | 14.1915 | 13.8611 | 14.0324 |