2018 GTQ to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 310.3922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 295.0566.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3356 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.6300 to the December average rate of 297.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 310.3922 was down 7.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 337.3297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GTQ to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 305.6629, compared to 299.6868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9760 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.3800 TZS (High: 310.3922 / Low: 303.0122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9395 TZS (High: 307.1214 / Low: 305.1820).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.8320 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 304.2000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 304.3456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1456 (-0.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 307.4915 | 303.9480 | 305.6300 |
| February | 307.1214 | 305.1820 | 306.0837 |
| March | 305.6860 | 303.6201 | 304.8968 |
| April | 308.9752 | 304.2650 | 306.5658 |
| May | 307.6811 | 304.9220 | 306.6009 |
| June | 310.3922 | 303.0122 | 304.2000 |
| July | 304.4480 | 302.3311 | 303.8184 |
| August | 305.2967 | 301.4027 | 304.1896 |
| September | 302.4228 | 295.8171 | 298.3576 |
| October | 297.6152 | 295.0566 | 296.1631 |
| November | 300.2857 | 296.4776 | 297.8513 |
| December | 299.0666 | 296.5700 | 297.7411 |