2018 GTQ to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0383 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.5669 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7560 LSL

2018 GTQ to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.0383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4713 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6578 to the December average rate of 1.8444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0383 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9759, 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 10,191 LSL

2017 Average 9,053 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 7,835 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,356.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9588

1.5696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LSL 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 1.6589, compared to 1.8532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2087 LSL (High: 2.0383 / Low: 1.8296). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 LSL (High: 1.6229 / Low: 1.5709).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2087

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0529 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9264) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1262 (+7.01%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9264

2017 Avg (September) 1.8002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6947	1.6095	1.6578
February	1.6528	1.5669	1.6077
March	1.6229	1.5709	1.6021
April	1.6794	1.5958	1.6315
May	1.7126	1.6540	1.6853
June	1.8426	1.6748	1.7688
July	1.8474	1.7465	1.7890
August	1.9328	1.7605	1.8507
September	2.0383	1.8296	1.9264
October	1.9329	1.8360	1.8806
November	1.8732	1.7754	1.8278
December	1.8835	1.7700	1.8444