2018 GTQ to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 81.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 74.9981.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0269 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.1490 to the December average rate of 77.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.0251 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.4900, 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 CRC 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 76.6089, compared to 76.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3201 CRC (High: 81.0251 / Low: 77.7049). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1931 CRC (High: 75.7712 / Low: 75.5781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7549 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 79.1553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 77.4218), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7335 (+2.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.4285 | 77.0179 | 77.1490 |
| February | 77.9550 | 77.1478 | 77.5894 |
| March | 77.2644 | 76.4062 | 76.8203 |
| April | 76.6475 | 76.1267 | 76.3630 |
| May | 76.3792 | 75.6121 | 76.0546 |
| June | 75.7987 | 75.4144 | 75.6770 |
| July | 75.7712 | 75.5781 | 75.6714 |
| August | 75.7634 | 75.2950 | 75.6453 |
| September | 76.6497 | 74.9981 | 75.6472 |
| October | 78.2170 | 75.2567 | 76.5342 |
| November | 81.0251 | 77.7049 | 79.1553 |
| December | 78.2250 | 77.0998 | 77.4004 |