2018 GTQ to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 28.2774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 26.8677.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4097 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1648 to the December average rate of 27.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.2774 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.7219, 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 GYD 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 28.0266, compared to 27.3609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6657 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7697 GYD (High: 27.7959 / Low: 27.0263). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 GYD (High: 27.1870 / Low: 27.0319).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5404 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.1648) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.5926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5721 (+2.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2774 | 27.7866 | 28.1648 |
| February | 28.2120 | 28.0292 | 28.1398 |
| March | 28.1530 | 27.8804 | 27.9660 |
| April | 28.1661 | 27.8243 | 27.9436 |
| May | 28.1747 | 27.7451 | 28.0727 |
| June | 28.0458 | 27.7487 | 27.8727 |
| July | 28.0110 | 27.4332 | 27.8475 |
| August | 28.0210 | 27.6988 | 27.8404 |
| September | 27.7959 | 27.0263 | 27.3000 |
| October | 27.1899 | 26.8677 | 27.0359 |
| November | 27.1870 | 27.0319 | 27.1012 |
| December | 27.1594 | 26.8846 | 27.0406 |