YEARLY HIGH
1988.2419 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1810.1178 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1882.1073 IDR

2018 GTQ to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1988.2419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1810.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.1241 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1824.1576 to the December average rate of 1877.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1988.2419 was up 7.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1853.0084, 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 9,941,209 IDR
2017 Average 9,100,323 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 9,050,589 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 890,620.47 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1979.9942
1809.9907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to IDR 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 1857.1466, compared to 1907.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.9213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1857.1466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1907.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 97.6343 IDR (High: 1958.7688 / Low: 1861.1345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5484 IDR (High: 1868.5201 / Low: 1853.9717).

November Spread (Volatile) ±97.6343
March Spread (Stable) ±14.5484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 62.9562 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.9562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1965.8272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1838.9752), the exchange rate shifted by +126.8520 (+6.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 1965.8272
2017 Avg (October) 1838.9752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1849.5767 1810.1178 1824.1576
February 1862.5987 1823.4269 1844.9812
March 1868.5201 1853.9717 1859.3088
April 1875.2326 1854.4728 1861.6480
May 1905.2136 1858.5024 1886.3512
June 1897.5268 1846.2504 1866.4328
July 1914.3980 1896.5145 1904.5334
August 1915.6828 1900.4823 1910.0159
September 1901.7449 1866.9285 1881.8157
October 1988.2419 1895.2610 1965.8272
November 1958.7688 1861.1345 1902.8710
December 1890.7094 1847.6268 1877.3442