YEARLY HIGH
14.6419 VUV
YEARLY LOW
14.0023 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3419 VUV

2018 GTQ to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 14.6419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 14.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6397 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3156 to the December average rate of 14.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6419 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2571, 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 73,210 VUV
2017 Average 72,724 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 70,011 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,198.35 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.5114
14.1408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to VUV 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 14.3203, compared to 14.3636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5260 VUV (High: 14.5282 / Low: 14.0023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1620 VUV (High: 14.4925 / Low: 14.3306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5260
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.2861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 14.4720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.9105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4385 (-2.94%).

2018 Avg (May) 14.4720
2017 Avg (May) 14.9105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5282 14.0023 14.3156
February 14.4840 14.0062 14.2567
March 14.3832 14.1751 14.2464
April 14.3880 14.1456 14.2796
May 14.6419 14.3154 14.4720
June 14.5778 14.2119 14.3516
July 14.5898 14.3761 14.4805
August 14.4925 14.3306 14.4578
September 14.3451 14.0563 14.1717
October 14.4660 14.1012 14.3697
November 14.4586 14.2803 14.3690
December 14.3914 14.2143 14.3330