YEARLY HIGH
0.1356 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1243 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 CHF

2018 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.1243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1307 to the December average rate of 0.1283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1356 was down 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1380, 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 678 CHF
2017 Average 669 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 621 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.35 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1348
0.1258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1304, compared to 0.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 CHF (High: 0.1339 / Low: 0.1267). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CHF (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.31%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1340
2017 Avg (May) 0.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1339 0.1267 0.1307
February 0.1282 0.1254 0.1269
March 0.1290 0.1271 0.1281
April 0.1335 0.1287 0.1307
May 0.1356 0.1316 0.1340
June 0.1331 0.1310 0.1321
July 0.1338 0.1318 0.1327
August 0.1332 0.1280 0.1318
September 0.1283 0.1243 0.1265
October 0.1299 0.1275 0.1287
November 0.1311 0.1287 0.1298
December 0.1293 0.1272 0.1283