YEARLY HIGH
0.3701 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3481 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3593 XCD

2018 GTQ to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3676 to the December average rate of 0.3495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3701 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3747, 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 1,850 XCD
2017 Average 1,838 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,740 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3694
0.3477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to XCD 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 0.3647, compared to 0.3539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0072 XCD (High: 0.3573 / Low: 0.3501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XCD (High: 0.3675 / Low: 0.3666).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3676) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3676
2017 Avg (January) 0.3595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3701 0.3658 0.3676
February 0.3675 0.3666 0.3671
March 0.3665 0.3641 0.3652
April 0.3658 0.3641 0.3645
May 0.3645 0.3611 0.3632
June 0.3615 0.3599 0.3607
July 0.3609 0.3597 0.3605
August 0.3610 0.3570 0.3601
September 0.3573 0.3501 0.3530
October 0.3519 0.3481 0.3498
November 0.3531 0.3497 0.3506
December 0.3502 0.3490 0.3495