2018 GTQ to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.5837 LRD

YEARLY LOW

16.5155 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.1089 LRD

2018 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 21.5837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 16.5155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0683 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2555 to the December average rate of 20.3797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.5837 was up 25.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.1594, 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 107,919 LRD

2017 Average 71,092 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 82,577 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,341.32 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.0651

16.7984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LRD 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 17.8011, compared to 20.4168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.5776 LRD (High: 21.5837 / Low: 20.0061). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0733 LRD (High: 17.7443 / Low: 17.6710).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5776

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0733

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2602 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 20.7096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.7017), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0079 (+63.05%).

2018 Avg (July) 20.7096

2017 Avg (July) 12.7017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5747	16.6881	17.2555
February	17.7153	16.5155	17.1540
March	17.7443	17.6710	17.7116
April	17.8345	17.5810	17.6832
May	18.4832	17.6299	17.9910
June	20.0061	18.4362	19.0112
July	21.5837	20.0061	20.7096
August	20.6358	20.2023	20.4494
September	20.8891	20.0837	20.2239
October	20.4221	20.1635	20.2745
November	20.6600	20.2787	20.4635
December	20.4812	20.2855	20.3797