YEARLY HIGH
0.2737 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2590 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2673 BZD

2018 GTQ to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2734 to the December average rate of 0.2607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2737 was down 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2772, 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 1,368 BZD
2017 Average 1,368 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,295 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.41 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2747
0.2588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BZD 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 0.2712, compared to 0.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0054 BZD (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2604). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BZD (High: 0.2732 / Low: 0.2728).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+2.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2734
2017 Avg (January) 0.2674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2737 0.2729 0.2734
February 0.2732 0.2728 0.2731
March 0.2725 0.2706 0.2715
April 0.2716 0.2710 0.2711
May 0.2710 0.2686 0.2701
June 0.2689 0.2681 0.2683
July 0.2684 0.2672 0.2681
August 0.2684 0.2655 0.2677
September 0.2659 0.2604 0.2626
October 0.2617 0.2590 0.2601
November 0.2621 0.2602 0.2612
December 0.2619 0.2604 0.2607