YEARLY HIGH
13.0172 CVE
YEARLY LOW
11.9873 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4513 CVE

2018 GTQ to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 13.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 11.9873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0299 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3510 to the December average rate of 12.5649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0172 was down 9.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3199, 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 65,086 CVE
2017 Average 66,696 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 59,936 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,149.38 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8269
12.0611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CVE 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 12.3361, compared to 12.5665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5958 CVE (High: 12.6377 / Low: 12.0419). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1976 CVE (High: 12.7117 / Low: 12.5141).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5958
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 12.7631) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1110 (-0.86%).

2018 Avg (August) 12.7631
2017 Avg (August) 12.8741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6377 12.0419 12.3510
February 12.3169 12.0598 12.1766
March 12.2973 11.9873 12.1249
April 12.3387 12.0584 12.1666
May 12.7491 12.3581 12.5518
June 12.7588 12.4466 12.6458
July 12.7188 12.5053 12.6179
August 13.0172 12.5004 12.7631
September 12.5669 12.1661 12.3845
October 12.6331 12.3137 12.4636
November 12.7117 12.5141 12.6049
December 12.6852 12.4733 12.5649