2018 GTQ to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7833 MXN

YEARLY LOW

2.4263 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5548 MXN

2018 GTQ to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.4263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3570 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5721 to the December average rate of 2.5972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7833 was down 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9257, 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 13,916 MXN

2017 Average 12,857 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 12,131 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,784.99 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7280

2.4555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MXN 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 2.5711, compared to 2.5385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1921 MXN (High: 2.6191 / Low: 2.4270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0736 MXN (High: 2.5662 / Low: 2.4926).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1921

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.7053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2314 (+9.35%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.7053

2017 Avg (June) 2.4739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6807	2.5135	2.5721
February	2.5662	2.4926	2.5322
March	2.5549	2.4485	2.5124
April	2.5590	2.4287	2.4782
May	2.6857	2.5479	2.6267
June	2.7833	2.6327	2.7053
July	2.6634	2.4724	2.5347
August	2.5600	2.4635	2.5115
September	2.5525	2.4263	2.4816
October	2.6191	2.4270	2.4824
November	2.6711	2.5568	2.6236
December	2.6549	2.5399	2.5972