2018 GTQ to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0690 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.0220 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0473 SBD

2018 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0567 to the December average rate of 1.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0690 was down 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0881, 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 5,345 SBD

2017 Average 5,313 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,110 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.97 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0595

1.0270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SBD 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 1.0530, compared to 1.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0375 SBD (High: 1.0655 / Low: 1.0280). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 SBD (High: 1.0582 / Low: 1.0496).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0567

2017 Avg (January) 1.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0690	1.0500	1.0567
February	1.0582	1.0496	1.0535
March	1.0568	1.0445	1.0497
April	1.0547	1.0431	1.0499
May	1.0591	1.0410	1.0523
June	1.0634	1.0490	1.0560
July	1.0644	1.0503	1.0554
August	1.0538	1.0420	1.0512
September	1.0430	1.0220	1.0304
October	1.0366	1.0234	1.0297
November	1.0458	1.0224	1.0375
December	1.0655	1.0280	1.0453