YEARLY HIGH
66.1788 AMD
YEARLY LOW
62.3673 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.2040 AMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330,894 AMD
2017 Average 328,148 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 311,836 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,057.68 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.9587
62.3788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4627
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 65.6604
2017 Avg (January) 64.5636

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