2018 GTQ to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0712 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.0094 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0420 HKD

2018 GTQ to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0636 to the December average rate of 1.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0712 was down 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0844, 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 5,356 HKD

2017 Average 5,301 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,047 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.88 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0688

1.0063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to HKD 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 1.0577, compared to 1.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0257 HKD (High: 1.0378 / Low: 1.0121). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 HKD (High: 1.0633 / Low: 1.0612).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0636) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+3.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0636

2017 Avg (January) 1.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0712	1.0589	1.0636
February	1.0633	1.0612	1.0625
March	1.0627	1.0570	1.0595
April	1.0625	1.0574	1.0586
May	1.0586	1.0483	1.0548
June	1.0494	1.0449	1.0473
July	1.0480	1.0446	1.0470
August	1.0487	1.0367	1.0460
September	1.0378	1.0121	1.0237
October	1.0202	1.0096	1.0144
November	1.0231	1.0124	1.0155
December	1.0138	1.0094	1.0115