YEARLY HIGH
0.2451 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.2318 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2383 AWG

2018 GTQ to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.2318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2435 to the December average rate of 0.2328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2451 was down 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2491, 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 1,226 AWG
2017 Average 1,221 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,159 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.44 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2446
0.2317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AWG 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 0.2413, compared to 0.2353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 AWG (High: 0.2370 / Low: 0.2333). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AWG (High: 0.2391 / Low: 0.2384).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2435
2017 Avg (January) 0.2393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2451 0.2424 0.2435
February 0.2447 0.2422 0.2433
March 0.2423 0.2397 0.2412
April 0.2419 0.2392 0.2409
May 0.2417 0.2386 0.2403
June 0.2391 0.2384 0.2387
July 0.2397 0.2381 0.2386
August 0.2395 0.2368 0.2389
September 0.2370 0.2333 0.2349
October 0.2344 0.2318 0.2330
November 0.2352 0.2329 0.2335
December 0.2333 0.2325 0.2328