2018 GTQ to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 66.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 62.3673.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8115 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6604 to the December average rate of 62.6771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.1788 was down 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.4809, 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 AMD 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 65.0618, compared to 63.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7156 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.4627 AMD (High: 63.8481 / Low: 62.3854). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4780 AMD (High: 62.9816 / Low: 62.5036).
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 1.0395 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 65.6604) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.5636), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0967 (+1.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.1788 | 65.3069 | 65.6604 |
| February | 65.6992 | 65.1946 | 65.3876 |
| March | 65.1988 | 64.6687 | 64.9208 |
| April | 65.4236 | 64.6266 | 64.8868 |
| May | 65.6155 | 64.4521 | 65.0680 |
| June | 64.8064 | 64.2535 | 64.4474 |
| July | 64.6350 | 64.0302 | 64.1896 |
| August | 64.6008 | 63.7702 | 64.2297 |
| September | 63.8481 | 62.3854 | 63.1902 |
| October | 63.0759 | 62.3673 | 62.7557 |
| November | 63.3470 | 62.7220 | 63.0351 |
| December | 62.9816 | 62.5036 | 62.6771 |