2018 GTQ to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.7412 KRW

YEARLY LOW

142.2427 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.2497 KRW

2018 GTQ to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 151.7412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 142.2427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4985 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.9855 to the December average rate of 145.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.7412 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 160.6466, 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 758,706 KRW

2017 Average 768,820 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 711,213 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,492.40 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

150.2413

143.6606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KRW 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 145.2380, compared to 147.2615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.2380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.2615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.6024 KRW (High: 149.8451 / Low: 142.2427). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9070 KRW (High: 146.0164 / Low: 144.1094).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.6024

January Spread (Stable) ±1.9070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 3.1188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 149.4165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 155.6777), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2612 (-4.02%).

2018 Avg (August) 149.4165

2017 Avg (August) 155.6777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.0164	144.1094	144.9855
February	149.1474	144.6776	146.6538
March	146.7763	143.0268	144.7932
April	146.0488	142.2604	144.2090
May	145.5948	143.3755	144.6625
June	149.8451	142.2427	146.1241
July	151.4537	148.4195	149.6929
August	151.7412	146.9455	149.4165
September	148.6393	143.9671	146.2977
October	148.2576	144.6902	146.6859
November	147.7215	144.6339	146.1862
December	146.5286	143.7632	145.2896