2018 GTQ to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3116 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2911 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3021 TOP

2018 GTQ to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3056 to the December average rate of 0.2945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3116 was down 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3208, 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 1,558 TOP

2017 Average 1,541 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,455 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.69 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3103

0.2930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to TOP 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 0.3027, compared to 0.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0107 TOP (High: 0.3092 / Low: 0.2985). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 TOP (High: 0.2993 / Low: 0.2969).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.82%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3088

2017 Avg (July) 0.3063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3090	0.3007	0.3056
February	0.3034	0.2991	0.3008
March	0.3023	0.2984	0.3004
April	0.3039	0.2979	0.2999
May	0.3092	0.2985	0.3044
June	0.3078	0.3030	0.3050
July	0.3116	0.3075	0.3088
August	0.3086	0.3052	0.3079
September	0.3055	0.2993	0.3018
October	0.3003	0.2966	0.2983
November	0.2993	0.2969	0.2976
December	0.2969	0.2911	0.2945