2018 GTQ to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2826.4823 STD

YEARLY LOW

2671.2099 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2745.4378 STD

2018 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2826.4823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 2671.2099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.2724 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2746.8121 to the December average rate of 2722.1378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2826.4823 was down 10.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 3160.8141, 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 14,132,412 STD

2017 Average 14,774,388 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,356,050 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 776,361.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2816.6547

2675.6927

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GTQ to STD 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 2734.5171, compared to 2756.3585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.8414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2734.5171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2756.3585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 98.7475 STD (High: 2785.7631 / Low: 2687.0155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2924 STD (High: 2727.8725 / Low: 2718.5802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±98.7475

December Spread (Stable) ±9.2924

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 55.3848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -55.3848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2783.6475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3026.2720), the exchange rate shifted by -242.6246 (-8.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 2783.6475

2017 Avg (May) 3026.2720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2785.7631	2687.0155	2746.8121
February	2721.3133	2673.8561	2696.5038
March	2706.8874	2671.2099	2687.4395
April	2707.5648	2677.1204	2689.1842
May	2826.4823	2738.7030	2783.6475
June	2825.3129	2777.3101	2803.5157
July	2808.1989	2786.0014	2800.2349
August	2811.7741	2780.3503	2804.9079
September	2783.1801	2727.1322	2749.5231
October	2751.9883	2711.1916	2730.7030
November	2750.3886	2723.8056	2730.6445
December	2727.8725	2718.5802	2722.1378