YEARLY HIGH
1.1341 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.0360 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0817 NOK

2018 GTQ to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.0360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0756 to the December average rate of 1.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1341 was down 4.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1880, 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 5,670 NOK
2017 Average 5,623 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 5,180 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.44 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1232
1.0430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to NOK 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 1.0700, compared to 1.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0727 NOK (High: 1.1178 / Low: 1.0451). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 NOK (High: 1.0949 / Low: 1.0692).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0727
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-1.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1166
2017 Avg (December) 1.1305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1178 1.0451 1.0756
February 1.0836 1.0390 1.0644
March 1.0630 1.0360 1.0497
April 1.0794 1.0470 1.0582
May 1.1088 1.0768 1.0882
June 1.0949 1.0692 1.0836
July 1.0971 1.0703 1.0848
August 1.1324 1.0895 1.1118
September 1.1099 1.0509 1.0786
October 1.0871 1.0524 1.0690
November 1.1165 1.0813 1.0995
December 1.1341 1.1003 1.1166