2018 GTQ to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1051 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.0941 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0996 SHP

2018 GTQ to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0985 to the December average rate of 0.1021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1051 was down 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1122, 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 526 SHP

2017 Average 528 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 470 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.27 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1043

0.0952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SHP 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 0.0981, compared to 0.1012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 SHP (High: 0.1009 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SHP (High: 0.1024 / Low: 0.1004).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-2.49%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1036

2017 Avg (August) 0.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1009	0.0956	0.0985
February	0.0987	0.0953	0.0972
March	0.0984	0.0948	0.0967
April	0.0979	0.0941	0.0959
May	0.1009	0.0988	0.0998
June	0.1020	0.0994	0.1004
July	0.1024	0.1004	0.1013
August	0.1051	0.1015	0.1036
September	0.1024	0.0980	0.1002
October	0.1017	0.0979	0.0994
November	0.1018	0.0987	0.1006
December	0.1035	0.1013	0.1021