2018 GTQ to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9911 NAD

YEARLY LOW

1.5661 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7556 NAD

2018 GTQ to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.9911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.5661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4250 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6576 to the December average rate of 1.8411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9911 was up 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9690, 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 9,955 NAD

2017 Average 9,050 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,830 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,125.11 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9404

1.5707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to NAD 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 1.6579, compared to 1.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1796 NAD (High: 1.9414 / Low: 1.7618). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0576 NAD (High: 1.6283 / Low: 1.5706).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1796

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0576

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1089 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9096

2017 Avg (September) 1.8007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6947	1.6040	1.6576
February	1.6528	1.5661	1.6068
March	1.6283	1.5706	1.6015
April	1.6770	1.5958	1.6325
May	1.7126	1.6504	1.6820
June	1.8436	1.6751	1.7667
July	1.8467	1.7472	1.7953
August	1.9414	1.7618	1.8675
September	1.9911	1.8312	1.9096
October	1.9278	1.8347	1.8777
November	1.8735	1.7754	1.8291
December	1.8838	1.7691	1.8411