2018 GTQ to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.6810 MRO

YEARLY LOW

26.9896 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.2456 MRO

2018 GTQ to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 48.6810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 26.9896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6915 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2715 to the December average rate of 46.1651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.6810 was down 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.2277, 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 243,405 MRO

2017 Average 244,812 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 134,948 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,457.28 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.6077

44.6210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MRO 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 47.9745, compared to 46.5166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.9745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 19.4686 MRO (High: 46.4582 / Low: 26.9896). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1242 MRO (High: 48.3397 / Low: 48.2155).

October Spread (Volatile) ±19.4686

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 48.2715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.7047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5668 (+1.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 48.2715

2017 Avg (January) 47.7047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.6810	47.8442	48.2715
February	48.3397	48.2155	48.2754
March	48.2783	47.8665	48.0566
April	48.1881	47.5653	47.9504
May	48.0196	47.5285	47.8083
June	47.6168	47.3439	47.4849
July	47.6289	47.3790	47.5011
August	47.7520	47.1523	47.5194
September	47.2003	46.1850	46.6513
October	46.4582	26.9896	44.9533
November	46.6442	46.1934	46.3094
December	46.2624	46.1048	46.1651